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High cholesterol
I am 28 years old, weight approx 58kg height 5.3 having high cholesterol 263. Can you please suggest do i need to start taking medication or any dietary change can be help?
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First of all your lipid profile should be complete comprising LDL,HDl,VLDL along with total cholesterol n preferably fbs n ppbs also to give any concrete suggestion. If ur sugars n bp are in control,n ldl below 130 n HDL above 45 then only exercise or even walking for more than 30 minutes for five days in a day should be sufficient along with some restrictions on carbohydrates laden food n fatty foods.
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Hi, the first will always be diet and lifestyle changes ; medication is the last step. Start regular exercise 30minutes aerobic exercise everyday with diet rich in fresh vegetable fresh fruits fibre , reduce fat in your diet which is processed food rich in saturated fats, processed butter cheese, switch to toned milk, avoid deep fries switch to sautéed vegetables. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Statins are prescribed in very specific situations of which raised cholesterol is only one arm LDL HDL Triglycerides are the guide for prescribing medication along with history of heart attack or stroke in the past and family history of heart attack or stroke in the past. So focus on changing your lifestyle and diet and recheck your lipid profile in 6 months.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Brother excercise can improve cholesterol. Moderate physical activity can help raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol. With your doctor's OK, work up to at least 30 minutes of excercise five times a week or vigorous aerobic activity for 20 minutes three times a week.
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for proper treatment -need history and evaluation -u can consult me online for treatment here or on whatspp 87 07 81 33 one eight
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear Sir
Will need to see report and take a history. You will probably need medication.
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Take an online consult with me
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation with your all test reports
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