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Lipid profile with high number
Doctor, I have been taking medication for about three months; my lipid levels drop but then rise again. When I take the medicine, the levels go down, but then they shoot back up. I just had a test done; please check the report. I am 39 years old, 5'11" tall, and weigh 89 kg. What should I do? I am very worried. Total Cholesterol: 251 Triglycerides: 183 HDL: 56 LDL: 149 Please advise—is this very dangerous?
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In your case your cholesterol levels are higher.
It means you consume more fat and dairy products
Your weight is 89 kg .
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tab atorvastatin 40 mg hs
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You should increase physical exercise.
Low calorie intake
Low fat intake
Low sugar
No dairy products
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In view of elevated LDL and triglycerides, you may have to continue medicine indefinitely along with lifestyle changes and diet habits
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May be it’s because of your diet or familial dyslipidemia.The last value of ldl is a bit high also TG and total cholesterol.any family history of dyslipidemia or early cardiac disease in father or mother or first order relatives?
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Control diet ., sleep for 7 hrs exercise for 30 mts for 5 days a week
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Take medicine to avoid rise in values and consult a cardiologist
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Don't get terrified with the numbers in lipid profile.
1st of all your triglycerides are high which means you are taking transfats / junk / outside food etc.....
Secondly I suppose you are not doing regular exercise. That is the reason why your cholesterol is going down with medicine otherwise hiking up.
Dyslipidemia is part of metabolic syndrome. It needs continuing care.
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feel free to consult me on practo for further evaluation and management
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lifestyle modification
diet restriction
regular exercise
stress management
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You Lipid profile report Singnifcant increased in all the value of Lipid profile...
You should keep taking medication continue
Besides you have to change your life style.
1) Reduce your weight.
2) walk as you can especially early Morning.
3) Reduce fat and oil containg food
4) Avoid Red meat intake ( non - vegetarian)
5) Reduce the Rice intake.
6) Regular Monitoring of BP and Sugar
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The Report Showing Your Triglycerides 231 And LDL 149 Which Is Above The Normal Range.And Your Current BMI Is More Than 27 Which Falls Under The Obese Category.So,First You Have To Reduce Your Weight Gradually And Limit Your Carbohydrate Intake.2nd Is, Do Not Stop Your Medicine Abruptly.Your Need For Continued Statin Therapy Should Be Decided Based On Your Overall Cardiovascular Risk, Family History, BP, Diabetes Smoking Status And Previous lipid Values, Rather Than This Report Alone.
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A Consultation Can Determine Whether Your Current Treatment Needs Adjustment.
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These numbers are not dangerous - total 251, LDL 149, TG 183, HDL 56 is mild dyslipidaemia, nothing like an emergency. The "drop then rise" pattern almost always means the statin is being taken irregularly or stopped once reports look good; lipids rebound within weeks of stopping. At 89 kg and 5'11" your main lever is weight: 6-8 kg loss with sugar and refined carb cutback plus 40 minutes brisk walking will pull the triglycerides down nicely. Take the statin daily at night without breaks.
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Hi .., goodevening, you have dyslipidemia , may i know which medications are you taking?? Keep the following
Dietary Modification: Cut down simple sugars, refined carbohydrates, and ultra-processed foods (the primary driver for elevated triglycerides). Reduce saturated and trans fats; increase soluble dietary fiber (oats, legumes, psyllium).
Physical Activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise combined with resistance training.
Alcohol & Weight: Moderate or eliminate alcohol intake, as it significantly elevates hepatic VLDL and triglyceride synthesis. Target 5–10% body weight reduction if BMI/waist circumference is elevated.
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Test fasting hbA1c and fasting blood sugar levels., kindly contact me on Practo for further queries., i can help you
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Drink plenty of water , exercise regularly .., hope this helps., kindly consult me on Practo
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