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2026-07-11 13:07:59
My mother age 77. She recently did her annual blood work. Her triglycerides is higher( 220) but her cholesterol is 190. Her apolipoprotein a1, apolipoprotein b are normal. Is it abnormal. Does she require any further treatment.
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Change life style n diet plan drastically first. Consult superspecialist like md physician or  cardiologist

Answered2026-07-13 11:41:14

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A triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL is mildly elevated, while total cholesterol (190 mg/dL) and ApoA1/ApoB being normal are reassuring. Lifestyle measures (reducing sugars/refined carbohydrates, regular exercise, weight control, and avoiding alcohol) are the first step. She should consult her physician for an overall cardiovascular risk assessment, review of LDL/non-HDL cholesterol, diabetes and thyroid screening if indicated, and repeat the fasting lipid profile in 8–12 weeks to decide if medication is needed.

Answered2026-07-12 23:48:13

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Answered2026-07-12 12:02:11

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

Answered2026-07-12 10:09:56

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Dietary modification required like low fatty meal ,low carbs meal.increase leafy vegetables in diet.at this age excercise and lifestyle modifications is not possible, but Dietary changes is possible. If this not work then start medical treatment.

Answered2026-07-12 08:33:46

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First of all,whether this lipid profile parameters were done on fasting or after food Whether she is having any other comorbidities? Kindly consult personally for better evaluation and management.
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Dietary advice

Answered2026-07-12 08:07:55

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Answered2026-07-12 07:59:31

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-07-16 13:21:05

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Mildly raised triglycerides with normal cholesterol and apolipoproteins is a mild abnormality, not urgent, but still worth addressing given her age and cardiovascular risk. Dietary changes (less sugar/refined carbs) and repeat testing in 3 months is reasonable before considering medication. Book a private consult so I can review her full lipid and health profile together.

Answered2026-07-14 10:16:41

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As the patients trigyceride level is high i would suggest her to have a proper diet plan and have lifestyle modifications like regular excercise.high tryglyceridea increases the risk of heart disease and stroke

Answered2026-07-13 12:34:17

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Triglycerides are  high, she can follow life style measures and repeat test after 12 weeks. She should take fat free diet, low in white sugar, do regular physical exercise and relax adequately.

Answered2026-07-12 16:25:15

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Answered2026-07-12 14:04:59

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A triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL is mildly elevated (moderate hypertriglyceridemia). A total cholesterol of 190 mg/dL is within the desirable range. Normal Apolipoprotein A1 and Apolipoprotein B are reassuring and suggest that her overall atherogenic lipoprotein burden is not significantly increased. At this stage, treatment depends on the complete lipid profile (especially LDL-C and HDL-C) and her overall cardiovascular risk, including history of diabetes, hypertension, smoking, kidney disease, thyroid disorders, obesity, alcohol intake, and previous heart disease or stroke.
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Review a fasting lipid profile (LDL-C, HDL-C, non-HDL cholesterol).

Answered2026-07-12 08:21:43

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