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High Cholesterol Treatment in Orlando, FL

A waxy substance found in the blood, cholesterol is an essential structural component of cell membranes. But high cholesterol is dangerous and requires treatment. Too much cholesterol can cause fatty deposits to build up in the arteries, restricting the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Additionally, these fatty deposits can potentially break apart, creating a blood clot that causes a heart attack or stroke.

While high cholesterol is sometimes inherited, it is more often a result of unhealthy lifestyle choices. This means it can often be prevented or managed with treatment.

How Do You Know If You Have High Cholesterol?

High cholesterol does not produce any obvious symptoms. Therefore, most doctors recommend periodic cholesterol checks, which involve a simple blood test that measures two components of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol, which actually removes “bad” cholesterol from the bloodstream). If your overall cholesterol level is high due to LDL, you may be at higher risk of heart attack or stroke.

What Does High Cholesterol Treatment Involve?

Whether you have high cholesterol or would like to prevent it, a healthy lifestyle is your first line of defense. In general, this means consuming a diet that is low in simple carbohydrates and saturated fats, avoiding trans fat altogether, getting sufficient fiber, maintaining a healthy body weight, exercising regularly, and not smoking. Your doctor can make individualized suggestions on how to make effective and appropriate changes to your daily habits to help lower your cholesterol level.

If necessary, your doctor may also recommend that you start taking a prescription medication such as a statin to decrease your total and LDL cholesterol, or niacin to increase your HDL cholesterol.

Partner With a Trusted Doctor

The most effective way to take control of your health is to work with a doctor who knows you well. In addition to regularly checking your cholesterol levels, your doctor can assess your risk of a heart attack and stroke, then help you take action to reduce it.

If you’re a member of Optimum Direct Care in Orlando, FL, you’re in good hands with Dr. Toni “Muzzi” Muzzonigro. As a direct primary care practice, our goal is to help you establish a productive and enduring doctor-patient relationship that serves as the foundation for your optimum wellness throughout your life. This includes high cholesterol management if necessary.

To learn more, contact Optimum Direct Care today.

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