In the United States, nearly 94 million adults ages 20 or older have total cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dl. Because high cholesterol has no symptoms, many people don’t know that their cholesterol is elevated. A simple blood test can check cholesterol levels. At Mercy Seat Medical, Dr. Bunmi Adewunmi specializes in providing adequate management to this medical condition thereby decreasing your risk of cardiac attack.
What is hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia is the presence of excess lipids or fats in the bloodstream. This excess fat increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. A simple blood test is used in the diagnosis of this health condition. Total cholesterol level comprises Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL) and High-density lipoproteins (HDL). Ensuring that these numbers for both LDL and HDL are within the normal limit is imperative for the effective management of this health condition.
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperlipidemia?
There are no signs and symptoms for elevated cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), but there are a few risk factors that predispose an individual to this health condition. These include:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Poor diet choice- eating high saturated fat
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Family history
For any questions and or concerns regarding your cholesterol level, do remember that we are only a phone call away.
How Can I Lower My Cholesterol Level
Your Provider here at Mercy Seat Medical is an expert in the management of this chronic condition. We will help you in creating an individualized medical plan rooted in evidence-based practice and targeted at promoting healthy lifestyle modifications to reduce your cholesterol level. If you have any questions regarding the management of your cholesterol level, please give us a call at the office.
