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Cholesterol & Triglycerides is high
My Cholesterol was 228 in Aug'22 & Triglycerides was 218...Now Cholesterol is 231 & Triglycerides is 228.
What should i do, is any need of medicine to lower it.
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There is no significant difference in your readings over the last few months.You need to start lifestyle modifications asap.Medicines nay or may not be required for cholesteol issues,but an assessment is needed for the same.
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Change your diet habits and do regular exercise and repeat your report on an empty stomach in the morning.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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At this stage you don't need to take medicine to reduce cholesterol levels and triglycerides. modify your lifestyle and diet.Avoid fatty food and junk food.Drink plenty of water.Use fresh fruits and vegetables in diet . Exercise for 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week.Repeat your lipid profile liver function tests after 3 months.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few details
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
Life style modifications
Do regular exercises
Cut down fatty and junk food
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repeat test after 2months
if still high u need to start with medicine
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
please consult with a physician for further evaluation and management
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adhere to lifestyle modification. avoid oily junk food, butter cheese intake alcohol intake.
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Dr. Farjana
Ayurveda
9 yrs exp
Pune
Consult physician with reports.
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Consult for diet control.
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Exercise.Weight control if obesity.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Dietary and lifestyle modifications needed.. there is not much change but it indicates your diet and body activity are not adequate
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