Overview

High cholesterol is due to a fatty substance called cholesterol in the blood. It can lead to cardiovascular diseases. It mainly runs in families or is caused by eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. At Srinivasa Hospital, cholesterol treatment focuses on stabilising levels through medication and lifestyle changes. Statins, fibrates, or other lipid-lowering drugs may be prescribed to reduce LDL and increase HDL levels. Regular monitoring of cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health is conducted.