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High triglycerides
Hello Doctor,
My husband's triglyceride count is quite high from last 4 years ranging 400 to 600. we have Incorporated diet changes in last 6 months like adding fish and reducing any other type of meat. Also he is consuming very less oil and sugar but no affect in triglyceride count. He is not taking any medicines as of now. Pls suggest how to lower the triglyceride count and does it create heart risk.
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Cardiologist
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello,
He needs medicines in addition to lifestyle modifications. His triglycerides are too high. This could be a familial hypercholesterolemia due to a defective gene that runs in families.
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Dr. Birinder Singh Thind
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26 yrs exp
Noida
Is he a smoker?
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Dr. S. B. Nagori
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49 yrs exp
Kolkata
Stator-f. Should be taken 9 p m for 3 month
Lipids profiles should be done after 3 month
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Dr. Anand Lingan
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23 yrs exp
Mysore
He may need medication in addition to dietary restriction and supplements.Kindly Consult online directly to guide you better and prescribe suitable medication
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