Bariatric

High Cholesterol

Assessment and treatment for abnormal cholesterol levels linked to obesity and metabolic disease.

What is High Cholesterol?

Have you been told your cholesterol numbers are too high? High Cholesterol is a bariatric condition that should be evaluated by a bariatric provider.

High cholesterol is a condition in which levels of cholesterol or other blood fats are outside the healthy range. It may increase the risk of heart and blood vessel disease, especially when combined with obesity or diabetes.

Common Symptoms

• Often no noticeable symptoms
• Abnormal cholesterol results on blood tests
• May occur with obesity or fatty liver disease
• Can be associated with metabolic syndrome
• Often found during routine screening

When to see a Bariatric provider

You should see a specialist if you have persistently abnormal cholesterol, multiple metabolic risk factors, a strong family history, or difficulty improving levels with lifestyle changes alone.

Early detection is important for managing the condition and preventing further complications.

Schedule a consultation today.

Causes and Risk Factors

High cholesterol may be related to diet, genetics, inactivity, obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions.

Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis is made with blood testing, along with review of medical history, weight-related risk factors, and cardiovascular health.

Treatment Options

Treatment may include weight loss, improved nutrition, exercise, treatment of associated conditions, and cholesterol-lowering medication when needed.

Bariatric

Doral Health & Wellness Weight Management Department

Achieve lasting weight loss and better health with Doral Health & Wellness Bariatrics. We offer minimally invasive solutions to treat obesity, improve diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and more.