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How To Reduce Triglyceride Level?
Question: Hello Doctor
I am 32 years of age, with 64 kg weight. I have recently done my biannually medical and found that my serum triglycerides is above the normal range ie 269 but my overal cholestrol is much within the normal range. even my HDL and LDL is normal. The report concludes that i have to reduce the dairy products. Requesy if you can help me with how to lower the serum triglycerides level and is that of a concern as of now, help me with more insights. Also my Blood pressure is normal and no sugar.
I am 32 years of age, with 64 kg weight. I have recently done my biannually medical and found that my serum triglycerides is above the normal range ie 269 but my overal cholestrol is much within the normal range. even my HDL and LDL is normal. The report concludes that i have to reduce the dairy products. Requesy if you can help me with how to lower the serum triglycerides level and is that of a concern as of now, help me with more insights. Also my Blood pressure is normal and no sugar.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear sir
The best way to reduce triglycerides is life style modification. This is more so, at level of 269 because most of international guidelines forbid use of drug therapy to lower triglycerides at levels less than 500. Most important among these are cessation of alcohol use, optimal weight, daily exercise and avoiding too much of carbohydrates. Paradoxically increase in unsaturated fats and reduction in carbohydrates lower triglyceride levels.
An Asian male should have body mass index of 23.
At least 45 minutes of brisk walk should be done daily under supervision.
Too much dependence upon cereals and milk , processed foods, sweets, sugar etc increase triglycerides.
Hope this helps. Feel free to discuss further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Detailed Answer:
Dear sir
The best way to reduce triglycerides is life style modification. This is more so, at level of 269 because most of international guidelines forbid use of drug therapy to lower triglycerides at levels less than 500. Most important among these are cessation of alcohol use, optimal weight, daily exercise and avoiding too much of carbohydrates. Paradoxically increase in unsaturated fats and reduction in carbohydrates lower triglyceride levels.
An Asian male should have body mass index of 23.
At least 45 minutes of brisk walk should be done daily under supervision.
Too much dependence upon cereals and milk , processed foods, sweets, sugar etc increase triglycerides.
Hope this helps. Feel free to discuss further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thanks Doctor.
to get a better understanding I am attaching my lipid profile done recently ie on 27th Jun'14.
Kindly note :-
1. I am a non smoker snd do not take alcohol at all.
2. My height is 5.75 inch and weight is 64 kg
3. I amost walk 2 + 2 km ie 4 km daily during my way to office.
4. I use to take cup of rice everday which i have stopped now post this report.
Doctor pls let me know how sever is the issue with this type of increase serum triglycerides and what are the consequences.
to get a better understanding I am attaching my lipid profile done recently ie on 27th Jun'14.
Kindly note :-
1. I am a non smoker snd do not take alcohol at all.
2. My height is 5.75 inch and weight is 64 kg
3. I amost walk 2 + 2 km ie 4 km daily during my way to office.
4. I use to take cup of rice everday which i have stopped now post this report.
Doctor pls let me know how sever is the issue with this type of increase serum triglycerides and what are the consequences.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
1. I am sorry but do not see your report uploaded on this page. You may re-upload it or contact our customer care executive for help in this regard.
2. Your height is not clear is it 57.5 inches or 5 feet 7.5 inches? If it is 5 feet and 7.5 inches, your wieght and BMI is optimal.
3. We consider the walk to be contributory when it is leisure time walk without any tension/ worries/ anxieties. The walk to office is not valid for this purpose. Do it without your cellphone early morning or in evening.
4. It is good that you avoid eating too much of rice. This will definitely help.
Raised Triglycerides can cause pancreatitis, a dreadful complication, but occurs rarely below 500 mg% and uncommonly below 1000 mg%. So you need not worry. The association of triglyceride with heart attack and stroke is a matter a debate. It is considered to be a risk factor but much less stronger than LDL and total cholesterol. Some authorities consider it as a considerable risk and some do not.
The drug therapy is not warranted for raised triglyceride up to 500 mg % (1000 mg% in some guidelines). That again underscores this to be a low strength risk factor.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
1. I am sorry but do not see your report uploaded on this page. You may re-upload it or contact our customer care executive for help in this regard.
2. Your height is not clear is it 57.5 inches or 5 feet 7.5 inches? If it is 5 feet and 7.5 inches, your wieght and BMI is optimal.
3. We consider the walk to be contributory when it is leisure time walk without any tension/ worries/ anxieties. The walk to office is not valid for this purpose. Do it without your cellphone early morning or in evening.
4. It is good that you avoid eating too much of rice. This will definitely help.
Raised Triglycerides can cause pancreatitis, a dreadful complication, but occurs rarely below 500 mg% and uncommonly below 1000 mg%. So you need not worry. The association of triglyceride with heart attack and stroke is a matter a debate. It is considered to be a risk factor but much less stronger than LDL and total cholesterol. Some authorities consider it as a considerable risk and some do not.
The drug therapy is not warranted for raised triglyceride up to 500 mg % (1000 mg% in some guidelines). That again underscores this to be a low strength risk factor.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Your total cholesterol (165 mg%), LDL cholesterol (69mg%) and HDL cholesterol (42 mg%) are within normal limit. Triglyceride levels (269 mg%) are higher than normal which requires life style modification only. The details of same are available in previous two answers.
Rest of reports seem within normal limits.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Your total cholesterol (165 mg%), LDL cholesterol (69mg%) and HDL cholesterol (42 mg%) are within normal limit. Triglyceride levels (269 mg%) are higher than normal which requires life style modification only. The details of same are available in previous two answers.
Rest of reports seem within normal limits.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doctor
Thanks for your quick response.
I am controlling on my diet as well as have started exercise as suggested.
Kindly let me know after how many months should i do the test to check the serum triglycerides levels. Also what is the test called ?
Is this related to headache as i have frequent headaches say once every month for which i take combiflam tablet for relief. is this medicine ok or it has side affects, if yes please let me know some other medicine which has no or lesser side affects.
I have glasses (3.5 far ) and work on laptop for almost 10 hrs daily. pls suggest
Thanks for your quick response.
I am controlling on my diet as well as have started exercise as suggested.
Kindly let me know after how many months should i do the test to check the serum triglycerides levels. Also what is the test called ?
Is this related to headache as i have frequent headaches say once every month for which i take combiflam tablet for relief. is this medicine ok or it has side affects, if yes please let me know some other medicine which has no or lesser side affects.
I have glasses (3.5 far ) and work on laptop for almost 10 hrs daily. pls suggest
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
The test is called "Basic lipid profile" or "lipidogram". This is normally repeated after 12 weeks or more to assess response to life style modification or drug therapy.
This level of hypertriglyceridemia usually is not associated with any symptoms.
Yes, like all NSAIDs, "combiflam" has its share of side effects. You need to consult your internist/ physician and ascertain cause for headache and take appropriate medicines. If he feels so, you may have to see your eye specialist too. It is not feasible and justified to prescribe drug at this forum.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
The test is called "Basic lipid profile" or "lipidogram". This is normally repeated after 12 weeks or more to assess response to life style modification or drug therapy.
This level of hypertriglyceridemia usually is not associated with any symptoms.
Yes, like all NSAIDs, "combiflam" has its share of side effects. You need to consult your internist/ physician and ascertain cause for headache and take appropriate medicines. If he feels so, you may have to see your eye specialist too. It is not feasible and justified to prescribe drug at this forum.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Doctor for your detailed explaination.
Just last question from my end : Can I donate my Blood. Is there any risk ?
Just last question from my end : Can I donate my Blood. Is there any risk ?
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Detailed Answer:
Dear sir
Anyone with triglycerides level of 269 mg% can donate blood.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Detailed Answer:
Dear sir
Anyone with triglycerides level of 269 mg% can donate blood.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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