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Cholestrol level
My mother recently tested lipid profile. Total cholestrol- 338 , ldl- 205, triglycerides- 195 ,
Hdl- 38 . No regular exercise but have household works on daytime also no special diet rescritions . Blood pressure 140 - 150 and
Taking amlodipine 5mg every night for that .
Stressfull home atmosphere also present . But no history of cardiac complaints or pains but have family history . Can we try one more month with diet rescritions , exercise and natural methods before intiating allopathic medication ? Or better to start medication?
Any problem to delay one more month to start medication ?
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Better to start her on medicines along with diet and exercise.
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