Cholesterol treatment?
It was always one of the most important questions that both my internal medicine and cardiologists ask, but the question was always late, after the damage and falling into the trap of its complications, what are the symptoms of cholesterol? What is the treatment and treatment of harmful cholesterol? And what is the normal cholesterol level in the blood? All these questions are answered by the best internist in Jeddah in the following lines.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is one of the fats that the body needs to build healthy cells, but if it exceeds the normal limit in the blood, then it turns into harmful LDL cholesterol which is full of triglycerides, which is the beginning of many disorders and health problems such as heart attacks, which may lead to death.
And according to what the Saudi Ministry of Health stated, one in five adults suffers from high cholesterol in the blood, and doctors expect
This percentage increased over time, as a result of the reckless demand for fast food and unhealthy behaviors that some people practice, such as lack of physical activity, in addition to the high death rates from heart disease and stroke in Saudi society.
In the following, we move on to the most important advice and behaviors provided by the best internist in Jeddah to every cholesterol patient in order to follow them in order to treat cholesterol or maintain its level in the blood, of course with follow-up with a specialist doctor for follow-up, and evaluate the success of drug treatment for an assistant, if you need it.
Symptoms
Since cholesterol is so dangerous, what are the symptoms of cholesterol?
And how do I discover an increase in my rate?
There is no such thing as cholesterol symptoms, because high cholesterol in the blood has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to detect
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that adults have a cholesterol test every four to six years, beginning at age.
Twentieth to detect any increase or decrease in the level of cholesterol in the blood as well as follow it.
The normal range of cholesterol in the body:
There are two types of cholesterol in the blood and they are:
Good HDL cholesterol: Provides this type of cholesterol very beneficial to the body, as it helps protect the heart from diseases and the proportion should not be reduced.
Normal cholesterol of this type is about 40 mg / dL.
LDL cholesterol: The normal cholesterol level of this type in the body should not exceed 160 mg / dL, because it accumulates in the arteries and causes them to narrow and harden.
Health tips from the best internist in Jeddah:
Eat a healthy diet
Stay away from fatty and fatty foods, fast food, and stick to eating healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits because they are rich in fiber that helps
Stimulate blood circulation and purify it from toxins.
Playing sports
Treating or controlling cholesterol requires the exercise of any physical activity on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes, which is one of the important tools,
Where it helps the body
Getting rid of it and maintaining weight, in addition to stimulating blood circulation, it activates the beneficial cholesterol and reduces the harmful cholesterol particles.
Stay away from smoking
Smoking helps disrupt heart attacks and increases harmful cholesterol in the blood, so you should avoid smoking immediately.
Weight maintenance
If you are overweight, you should reduce it and maintain the appropriate and ideal weight for your body,
Where any weight gain will affect the cholesterol in the blood and heart muscles immediately, because obesity causes disorders and problems.
Take control of the bad cholesterol ldl
Replace the fats with olive oil
Replace the crackers with almonds and nuts
Drink skimmed milk instead of whole
Park your car away from your workplace and walk for 30 minutes daily
Choose a lean piece of meat
Drink at least 8 cups of water a day
After your morning coffee, drink a cup of water to cleanse the body from fats
Try to quit smoking, as it is important for controlling harmful LDL cholesterol
You do not need to worry about the price of the cholesterol test, it is cheap, and undoubtedly it becomes cheaper within the comprehensive body examination package at Andalusia laboratories, which includes liver, kidney, blood and cholesterol tests provided by Andalusia clinics in Jeddah at an excellent price.
Why are Andalusia Al-Sanabel and Prince Fawaz clinics among the best internal medicine clinics to resort to?
The Internal Medicine Clinic in Andalusia includes the best internist in Jeddah who will always benefit you with his experience and knowledge in controlling the treatment and treatment of harmful cholesterol.
Andalusia clinics are characterized by owning the latest analysis laboratory and radiology center, to fully check on the health of the heart, and the normal cholesterol level in the blood, at competitive prices, including a special offer on the price of cholesterol analysis.
Al-Sanabel and Prince Fawaz Clinics offer offers and prices that suit everyone.
The best and most qualified doctors and consultants specializing in the treatment of internal diseases, prescribing the appropriate treatment, as well as providing advice about harmful cholesterol and its treatment.