Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
High Total cholesterol, near normal LDL
Hello all,
I'm 28, female with family history of premature CAD. So I take cholesterol test at regular intervals. When I did last time, the total cholesterol was 220, LDL - 130, HDL 42, triglycerides 122, and VLDL 24. This time when I did the test, my total cholesterol was 274, LDL - 135, HDL 44 , VLDL 30 and triglycerides - 149. I want to know why my total cholesterol are high when other values are borderline high. What should I do?
Please advise me. Should I start statins?
Answers (2)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Total cholesterol includes both good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Since you have a family history of premature CAD it is advisable for you to have your cholesterol controlled tightly. Diet control weight reduction and active lifestyle will help to an extent. Please check if you have diabetes or thyroid diseases
Next Steps
Fbs and tsh
Health Tips
Brisk walking or jogging for atleast half an hour a day
Avoid oily foods, red meet, pizzas and junk foods
Eat a fruit daily
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+182
Dr. Gurkirat Singh Sidhu
Interventional Cardiologist
14 yrs exp
Ludhiana
At this age
First
life style modification- exercise, walking
Diet changes - decrease the fat intake
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.