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How To Reduce Higher Cholesterol Level ?

Posted on 4 hours ago

Question: I received my early blood test report and cholestrol level seems to be higher
LDL cholestrol = 152
Triglycerides = 160
Cholesterol total = 249

I am hypertensive and take telma 40 tablet daily 1

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Your blood test indicates elevated cholesterol levels, with LDL cholesterol at 152 mg/dL, triglycerides at 160 mg/dL, and total cholesterol at 249 mg/dL, which increase your risk of cardiovascular complications, especially given your hypertension.

It is essential to adopt lifestyle changes, including a heart-healthy diet (low in saturated fats, trans fats, and refined sugars), regular exercise, and weight management.

Continue taking Telma 40 for hypertension as prescribed.
And start lipid lowering medicine like atorvastatin.
hope your query is clear now.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (2 hours later)

Thank you. Is it possible to wait and watch given that i have started rigorous jogging activity + intermittent fasting ( 16 hr fast starting 9 PM to next day afternoon )

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (47 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Yes you can do this.
But get the investigations done after 2 months, to see improvement.
hope your query is clear now.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj