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High lipid profile
My total cholesterol is 250. Hdl-51. Ldl-200. Triglycerides-300. Cholesterol ratio is 5. Even after changing lifestyle, diet and doing cardio workouts, these values are same since 5
years. Please suggest if I need to start medication.
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Please do check for Thyroid disorder, Diabetes and any other risk factors like high BP, obesity, family history of heart disease, smoking. Based on findings suitable Lipid lowering medicines can be started.
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Yes u need to start medication along with life style changes
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