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Is A Homocysteine Test Result Of 34.5 Considered High?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015
Question: Hello doctor. My homocysteine test result is 34.5. Is it too high? Is it very risky, how can i reduce it
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please repeat tests

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Your homocycteine levels are marginally high and is not risky or serious.

2) Before presuming this result please get the blood test repeated in another lab to confirm if it is really high.

3) Meanwhile eat more vegetables, stop smoking and alcohol if you do have habits.

4) Take supplement with folic acid tablets.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol.
IVF & Infertility Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (6 minutes later)
Ok thanks
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is A Homocysteine Test Result Of 34.5 Considered High?

Brief Answer: Please repeat tests Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. I have read you query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply: 1) Your homocycteine levels are marginally high and is not risky or serious. 2) Before presuming this result please get the blood test repeated in another lab to confirm if it is really high. 3) Meanwhile eat more vegetables, stop smoking and alcohol if you do have habits. 4) Take supplement with folic acid tablets. I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns. Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Koregol. IVF & Infertility Specialist