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Suggest Treatment For High Cholesterol Levels
I have not seen a doctor in around 3 years. I use to see a doctor every year. I did Have high cholesterol but my good cholesterol levels where very high... so he told me not to worry about it. Was this good advice? I am 62, very active and eat quite well, Salmon, REAL butter, fruits, berries, vegetable and greens. I feel more like 42....
Mon, 4 Nov 2019
Hello,
High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiac complications and heart attack. Considering your age, you have to maintain optimum cholesterol status.
Go for a fasting cholesterol level and total cholesterol is above 200, drugs like statins has to be. started.
Avoid oily foods and do regular exercises to reduce blood cholesterol without drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiac complications and heart attack. Considering your age, you have to maintain optimum cholesterol status.
Go for a fasting cholesterol level and total cholesterol is above 200, drugs like statins has to be. started.
Avoid oily foods and do regular exercises to reduce blood cholesterol without drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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