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Need to understand if it's worrisome
Male -35
It professional
Height 5'11
Weight 84kgs
On cresar am medicine for Blood pressure since 3-4yrs
Lipid Profile-2
(Serum,Enzymatic)
Cholesterol-Total 248.5 mg/dL
Triglycerides level 209.4 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol 38.9 mg/dL
Non HDL Cholesterol 209.6 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol 167.72 mg/dL
VLDL Cholesterol 41.88 mg/dL
LDL/HDL RATIO 4.31
CHOL/HDL RATIO 6.39
I need to understand if there is a need to take medicine, because we have a opinion that we can reduce the numbers by diet control and exercise
Please advise.
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Cardiologist
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
At present no need of medicines. Modify your lifestyle like regular 30 minutes per day endurance exercise, weight control, high fiber diet, avoiding alcohol and smoking. Avoid junk food. Repeat lipid profile after 3 months and follow up with reports
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Dr. Sivabal V
Cardiologist
11 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
Please follow diet and exercise for 3 months. If it's not controlled start on cholesterol lowering medicines.
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