Suggest Treatment For Elevated Cholesterol Levels

Posted on Mon, 26 Dec 2016

Question: Hi,
My mom is 64 and recent blood tests, last week (Nov 20), showed a extremely high cholestrol (300) and also BP of 140. Yesterday, she felt giddiness and fell unconscious for about 3-4 min. Now we have consulted a doctor again, where he has suggested few tablets for BP and Cholestrol. Today morning, after taking the medicine, her test shows cholestrol is 230 and BP is 120 and . Since she stays alone, I am getting her to do XXXXXXX to do a consulation and overall check up. I have an appointment with Geriatrician ( hearing for the first time) in Manipal. What do you suggest, I have to check for my mother, to find the issue ? Is consulting Geriatrician fine, or should i show some kind of a specialist ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
geriatrician would be fine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

It's fine to consult a geriatrician. They are the the doctors for old age related issue. If any issue in the investigations noted then you can plan accordingly.

Any query do follow up.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng