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Can Blockage In The Neck Be Cured Through Proper Diet And Exercise?
I have had an ultasound of my neck. It shows 70 percent blockage on both sides. I'm female age 74. Would surgery be the only option or would change in diet and increase in exercise be an option that could be tried first. I'm taking a statin drug already.
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Hello,
I suggest that you talk to your primary care doctor about this. They will know your situation and risk more than we do. However, usually surgery is not suggested until the blockages are more severe. Certainly pushing down your LDL cholesterol as low as possible and getting your HDL as high as possible could help. Also doing regular exercise, getting to an ideal body weight and eating a healthy diet can be beneficial.
Regards
I suggest that you talk to your primary care doctor about this. They will know your situation and risk more than we do. However, usually surgery is not suggested until the blockages are more severe. Certainly pushing down your LDL cholesterol as low as possible and getting your HDL as high as possible could help. Also doing regular exercise, getting to an ideal body weight and eating a healthy diet can be beneficial.
Regards
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