Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Elevated Cholesterol Levels Be Treated?
I am 44 female, weigh 9 st 2, with blood pressure of 114/73. I have very high cholesterol bad cholesterol is 4.6 good 1.4 total cholesterol 6.4. Ive stopped eating all meat, all diary and I won t eat cakes biscuits or sweets. I m trying to exercise an he everyday . How do I lower cholesterol without losing weight. I m weighing food and its become a obsession to the point of ruining my life. I m petrified of having a heart attack or stroke because of these levels. My doctor is not taking my concerns seriously
Mon, 5 Mar 2018
Hello,
With dietary restrictions and exercise you will improve lipid profile slowly. If you have no effect after 3 months, then you should take tablet Atorvastatin once a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
With dietary restrictions and exercise you will improve lipid profile slowly. If you have no effect after 3 months, then you should take tablet Atorvastatin once a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....