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Suffering from high Cholesterol
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...
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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
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Dr. Himanshu Yadav
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Yes at this level medicine is required. Seems to be a inherited problem called primary hypercholesterolemia. Consult a cardiologist
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