This article describes a condition where high cholesterol causes pain in the feet.

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Xanthomas of the Achilles Tendon

Small lumps in the Achilles tendon are sometimes caused by high cholesterol levels, resulting in cholesterol deposits in the tendon itself. Aside from treating cholesterol itself, treatment for Xanthomas involves taking a biopsy of the lesion but leaving the nodules intact.

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