High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
Known Symptoms
- Often no visible symptoms in early disease stages.
- Chest pain may occur with advanced heart disease.
- Fatty deposits around eyes or skin in severe cases.
- Shortness of breath during exertion in advanced stages.
Known Causes
- Diet high in saturated fats and trans fats.
- Lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle habits.
- Genetic factors affecting cholesterol metabolism in the body.
- Associated conditions like diabetes or thyroid disorders.
Care
- Follow a heart-healthy diet low in unhealthy fats.
- Engage in regular physical activity as medically advised.
- Take prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications consistently.
- Monitor lipid levels through regular blood tests.
- Often no visible symptoms in early disease stages.
- Chest pain may occur with advanced heart disease.
- Fatty deposits around eyes or skin in severe cases.
- Shortness of breath during exertion in advanced stages.
Featured Specialities
Our Speciality Services
Internal Medicine
Our Internal Medicine service offers both primary and specialist consultative care for adults with acute illnesses, chronic conditions and complex multisystem problems. With physicians who manage long-term diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and respiratory conditions, while also treating infections, injuries and musculoskeletal concerns. We offer consultant-led inpatient care through a dedicated hospitalist service and an Acute Medicine Unit with 24-hour doctor and nurse coverage, supported by round-the-clock diagnostics (radiology, pathology and microbiology). Advanced treatments include non-invasive ventilation, high-flow nasal oxygen, plasmapheresis and coordinated plasma therapies, together with integrated physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Our team works closely with surgical and speciality colleagues for complex cases, and we provide home-care, adult immunisation, preventive & executive health checks, and visa medicals for international patients.
Our Doctors
Expert care, now within reach
Dr. Amal Hamzah Hejab
Consultant, Internal Medicine and Hematology
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Sheriff M. Sahadulla
Consultant, Internal Medicine
- English
- Hindi
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
Dr. Shyam Sarat
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Hindi
Dr. Muneebuddin Ahmed Syed
Consultant, Internal Medicine
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Telugu
- Arabic
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
Dr. Hasan Marhoon
General Practitioner, General Medicine
- English
- Arabic
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
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Royal Bahrain Hospital, Salmaniya
Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, General Surgery, Cardiology and Plastic Surgery
93
Doctors
77
Beds
15
Services
2011
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RBH Medical Center, Janabiya
RBH Medical Center, Janabiya
Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, General Surgery and Cardiology
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Doctors
10
Services
2021
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