1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Heart

  4. High Cholesterol. Should be used?

High Cholesterol

2021-08-15 16:49:49
My mother in law (F/47Yr/80kg/5'7") lipid profile test shows following readings:- Triglycerides: 380 mg/dl HDL: 50 mg/dl Non-HDL: 137.5 mg/dl VLDL: 76 mg/dl What medication should be used?
32 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Lifestyle changes

Answered2021-08-16 08:45:25

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

If there is no family history of heart problem than only Lifestyle & dietary modifications are required You can wait for 3 months & repeat lipid profile

Answered2021-08-16 03:22:06

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Tips To Control High Cholesterol

Dr.Siddharth Dagli

If you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you'll be advised to make changes to your diet and increase your level o ... Read more

Understanding Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Hdl Cholesterol and Ldl Cholesterol

Ms.Pallavi Jassal

It is important to have an understanding of different types of Lipids circulating in the blood in the form of Cholestero ... Read more

How to Interpret Your Cholesterol/ Lipid Profile Report

Dr.Himanshu Yadav

We often see when we get our lipid profile report, there are many variables in it like Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Trig ... Read more

Reduce Your Cholesterol

Dr.Geeta Pawar

HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL & HOMEOPATHY. Keeping your Cardio vascular system healthy is a significant p ... Read more

Cholesterol Is Healthy & Wealthy for the Heart

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Can we run our vehicle without good oil? Why do we get our vehicles serviced, get filter & oil changed after driving ... Read more

Lowering Your Cholesterol, It's in Your Hand

Dr.Shelja

Cholesterol is an essential lipid that helps your body function properly. It has many functions including helping your g ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

High Cholesterol Lipid Profile

243 Views
Cholesterol - Total 236 Triglycerides 312 Cholesterol - HDL 42 Cholesterol - LDL 131 Cholesterol- VLDL 62 ...Read More

High Lipid profile

126 Views
Hello Doctors, my lipid profile is too high, please check my report. Can i control through diet and lifes ...Read More

Lipid profile shows high values

107 Views
Attached is the lipid profile. The values are on border or high. Is there chance of heart disease.. any s ...Read More

High lipid profile

78 Views
I use to have a high lipid profile since 2019, after taking the medicine it used to get in normal but aft ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.