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2020-01-28 03:13:56
Am suffering from high Cholesterol and LDA is 220 . I don't have any problem in my body but am suffering from snoring.i don't have any bad habits like smoking and drinking... My questions are ... 1. For high Cholesterol shall I consult a cardiologist or general physician. 2.any medicine is required for high Cholesterol (220 LDL) or just changing my food habits is enough.
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Please send lipid profile, you need life style modification with medicine to correct your cholesterol

Answered2020-01-28 03:18:32

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Yes at this level medicine is required. Seems to be a inherited problem called primary hypercholesterolemia. Consult a cardiologist

Answered2020-02-16 17:55:37

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