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Cholesterol LDL

2019-12-09 01:54:04
My total cholesterol is 240 and LDL cholesterol is 189. Is that a serious concern? Should I take medicine to bring it down? I understand these figures are above the normal and I don't think I can undergo strict diet.
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You will need cholesterol medication.Need few more specific details before advising further.Kindly Consult online directly to guide you through better.

Answered2019-12-14 02:36:55

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