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Chestrol problem
Why this happened. Not consuming red meat and ghee and outside food. Simple home made food conume. What should I do.
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Lack of exercise may be..need to do full body checkup to know about metabolic profile..sugarbp lft rft ure bre usg abdomen..thyroid..cushing syndrom
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Change life style n diet plan drastically first.
Tab aterovast 40 onr at night for 1 month.
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You seem to have what we call ‘Mixed Hyperlipidemia’. Quite often other family members have it too when tested.
You will need medication for this.
Do the following,
1. Blood tests- HbA1C, Apo-lipoprotein, LFT, TSH
2. Blood pressure check
3. Medication- Rosuvastatin 10mg daily at night. This will need to be increased after repeat lipid profile test in 4 weeks.
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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No carbohydrates, sugar, cardio exercise
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Food itself is not the culprit.. Please contact me throgh practo or wattsap nine zero seven two two zero seven zero nine three.. I will discuss the lifestyle modification and meditations for ur report
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It is not only food, sedentary habits, obesity, stress, genetic issues, diabetes, alcohol use, all these can cause lipid abnormalities.
Take more of fresh vegetables and fruits, continue simple home made food.
Do regular physical exercise, take adequate rest. Repeat lipid profile after 6 to 8 weeks. If still high, you have to start medicine.
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What your report actually shows
From the image:
• Total cholesterol: 239 (high)
• LDL (bad cholesterol): 176 (high)
• Triglycerides: 188 (borderline–high)
• HDL (good cholesterol): 44 (acceptable, but could be higher)
This pattern = LDL-predominant dyslipidemia.
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Why this happened (even without red meat, ghee, or junk food)
Diet is only one part of cholesterol regulation. The liver makes ~70% of cholesterol on its own.
Common reasons in people eating simple homemade food:
1️⃣ Genetic tendency (most common)
• Some bodies naturally produce more LDL
• Even “clean eaters” can have high cholesterol
2️⃣ Hidden carbs & insulin resistance
• Excess rice, roti, bread, sugar, tea/coffee with sugar
• Raises triglycerides and LDL
• Very common in Indian diets
3️⃣ Low physical activity / stress
• Chronic stress increases liver cholesterol production
• Anxiety, poor sleep → higher LDL
4️⃣ Thyroid or metabolic issues
• Even borderline hypothyroidism raises LDL
• Fatty liver (if present) worsens lipid profile
5️⃣ Age & hormones
• Cholesterol tends to rise after late 20s–30s regardless of diet
Next Steps
Step 1: Confirm risk
Get these checked (if not already done):
• Fasting sugar / HbA1c
• TSH
• Blood pressure
• Waist circumference
This helps decide whether medicine is needed now or later.
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Step 2: Start targeted lifestyle correction (6–8 weeks)
Not “dieting”, but cholesterol-specific changes:
Reduce
• Rice/white flour portions
• Sugar (including in tea/coffee)
• Fried snacks, bakery items
• Late-night eating
Increase
• Daily brisk walk 40–45 min
• Vegetables + salads
• Nuts (5–6 almonds, 2 walnuts)
• Oats / barley / millets
• Adequate sleep
Health Tips
• High cholesterol is silent and common
• It does not mean heart disease
• Early control = normal lifespan, normal life
If you want, you can tell me:
• Your age
• BP
• Sugar status
• Family history of heart disease
I’ll tell you clearly whether lifestyle alone is enough or medicine is advisable — without fear-based advice.
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It is borderline increase cholesterol. First of all you should add regular exercise in your routine. Do morning walk/running/ cardio.
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avoid refine oil. you can add desi ghee. desi ghee is good fat.
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do regular exercise
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do strictly for 6–8 weeks:
Diet
• Avoid: fried foods, bakery items, fast food, ghee, butter, cream, red meat, egg yolk (>3/week)
• Restrict sugar, sweets, soft drinks (important for TG)
• Use oils in rotation (groundnut/mustard/rice bran) ≤ 3 tsp/day
• Increase:
• Fruits, vegetables, salads
• Oats, barley, whole grains
• Nuts (almonds/walnuts 5–6/day)
• Fish 2–3 times/week (if non-veg)
Physical activity
• Brisk walking / cycling 45 minutes daily
• Weight reduction if BMI >23
Avoid
• Smoking / tobacco
• Alcohol (very important – TG is high)
Current TG 188 → lifestyle + statin usually sufficient.
If TG remains >200 after 6–8 weeks:
• Add Omega-3 fatty acids 1 g BD
(or Fenofibrate only if TG >500)
Before / soon after starting statin:
• SGOT, SGPT
• Fasting lipid profile after 6–8 weeks
Target:
• LDL
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Do Thyroid Function test early in the morning once
Abnormal lipid profile may be due to the thyroid hormone. Consult for any queries
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Have physical activity and Avoid fatty food
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Brisk walk 30 minutes per day
Avoid oily and junk foods
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do exercise daily for atleast 30 to 45 minutes
Avoid fatty food
Next Steps
do consult
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Jaipur
It's not depend on your food alone ,its affect by many factors.you need to mainly change your lifestyle .start excercise daily.sometime cholesterol is familiar and its run in family also say genetic.you need to start medicine for now because of its levels are high now ,when you start excercise also , you will manageable easily. Please feel free to consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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