Search results for cholesterol
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High cholesterol
Find out what cholesterol is, what causes high cholesterol, why it's important to keep your cholesterol levels under control, and how to lower your cholesterol.
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High cholesterol - Medicines for high cholesterol
Find out what the main medicines used for high cholesterol are.
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High cholesterol - How to lower your cholesterol
Find out what you can do to lower your cholesterol, such as what to eat and what to avoid.
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High cholesterol - Getting tested
Find out who should have a cholesterol test and how the test is done.
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High cholesterol - Cholesterol levels
Find out what cholesterol tests measure and what a healthy cholesterol level should be.
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Statins
Read about statins – medicines that lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. Find out why you may be offered them, how they're taken, and the possible side effects.
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Gallstones
Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause any symptoms and do not need to be treated.
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Diabetic retinopathy - Prevention
Find out how you can reduce your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy or help stop it getting worse.
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Coronary heart disease - Prevention
Find out how to reduce your risk of getting coronary heart disease (CHD). A healthy diet, regular exercise, keeping to a healthy weight, not smoking and reducing your alcohol intake will all lower your risk.
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Glomerulonephritis - Treatment
Read about treating glomerulonephritis. Treatment for glomerulonephritis largely depends on the cause of the condition and the symptoms.