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Hi. I have Total cholesterol 216, LDL 116, VLDL 40 and Triglycerides 200. Can this be controlled with diet and exercise or do I need to take medication. Please advice?
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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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Your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides levels are slightly raised .I assume you are not diabetic or hypertensive as you are 28 years.
So there's no need for any medicine at this time.
You need to change your life style ,and diet habits.
With these measures you could definitely bring the cholesterol level below 200 triglycerides levels under 150 and LDL to below 100.
If you are not able to achieve this within period of few months or if you carry any risk factors use of medicine is required
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get your fasting glucose levels , HBA1C,liver function tests renal function tests and thyroid function tests as well
Health Tips
Drink lots of water
avoid fatty food spicy food and alcohol drinks
fresh fruits and vegetables should be a part of your diet
exercise for 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Saima Iqtadar
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23 yrs exp
Aligarh
You can manage it with dietary restriction and regular exercise.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gowtham Ram
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Your cholesterol is high.. it can be controlled with diet and exercise. Repeat the test after 6 months
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