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Hello Doctor, My husband recently checked his...
Hello Doctor,
My husband recently checked his total cholesterol level, and it is found that of 253. What should we do to make it lower?
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High cholesterol treatment:
- Cholesterol is one of the important elements in the body, as it is involved in many processes of metabolism, metabolism, and energy production in the body. the level of cholesterol in the body can be reduced by following some tips such as losing weight and exercising regularly for at least half an hour a day, stopping smoking and alcohol, and eating a balanced And healthy diet that contains fiber, vegetables, fruits, grains, fish and monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, avocado, and nuts, and you can take some nutritional supplements such as red yeast rice, oat bran, and compounds that contain Metamucil and stanol. in addition to some drugs such as Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin.
How is the diagnosis made?
- Diagnosis is based on checking the level of cholesterol in the blood through a test for total cholesterol ( The total cholesterol level is considered normal if it is less than 200 mg/dL and considered high if it is more than 240 mg / deciliter ) a test for the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ( It should not exceed 100 mg / deciliter , The upper limit of the normal level is considered if its ratio is between 130-159 mg-dL ,and The level is considered high and increases the risk of clots if it is more than 160 mg-dL), a test for the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ( It is considered normal if it is 60 mg / deciliter or higher and The ratio is considered low and the risk of clots increases if it is 40 mg / deciliter or less)
Causes of high cholesterol level:
- genetics
- poor diet
- Overweight
- Lack of exercise
- smoking
- Alcohol
- diabetes
Complications of high cholesterol:
- chest pain
- heart attacks
- Angina pectoris
- Strokes
What is recommended:
- follow the tips above and consult an internist to asses your case
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