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HomeHealth QueryCardiologyI'm really worried about my cholesterol levels. I ...
  • Male
  • 26 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried about my cholesterol levels. I take TONACTTG for it but I'm not sure how serious my condition is. Could you help me understand what precautions I should be taking to manage my cholesterol better?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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continue the same medication

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