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What Does My Lipid Profile Report Indicate?
Question: hi good morning,my query to dr v p y k XXXXXXX .i have lipid profile done,all parameters are normal except hdl which is 27.pls suggest methods to improve it.thank you
Brief Answer:
Consume high dietary intake of fiber.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
Welcome back.
Your HDL cholesterol seems to be very low. It connotes high risk for future cardiovascular disease.
It’s extremely important for you to have a good dietary recommendation before placing you on drugs that improve your HDL cholesterol directly.
Following dietary pattern should be strictly adhered.
1. Eat oatmeal 50 gm taken in milk for breakfast as supplement daily until the HDL levels cross 60mg%.
2. Reduce the intake of fatty stuff by 70%.
3. Avoid supersaturated milk.
4. Avoid Pastries and fried foods all together.
5. Consume vegetable salad at bedtime 1 hour before sleep.
6. Have a brisk walk for 3 min followed by 2 min slow walk, repeating the cycle for 4 times in a total period of, not more than 20 min.
5. Have a regular high dietary fiber intake daily in the form of 100 gm of green leafy vegetables along with 50 gm of Dal for lunch and dinner.
6. Fruits particularly Pomegranate and apple are pretty good in elevating in the HDL directly.
7. All the above measures when strictly followed for 6 months will help to increase the HDL to a required mark of 60 mg%.
8. Drugs like low dose atorvastatin 5 mg one tab at bedtime will help to reduce the bad cholesterol if you have high levels and increase the good cholesterol, when taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
Thank you.
Consume high dietary intake of fiber.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
Welcome back.
Your HDL cholesterol seems to be very low. It connotes high risk for future cardiovascular disease.
It’s extremely important for you to have a good dietary recommendation before placing you on drugs that improve your HDL cholesterol directly.
Following dietary pattern should be strictly adhered.
1. Eat oatmeal 50 gm taken in milk for breakfast as supplement daily until the HDL levels cross 60mg%.
2. Reduce the intake of fatty stuff by 70%.
3. Avoid supersaturated milk.
4. Avoid Pastries and fried foods all together.
5. Consume vegetable salad at bedtime 1 hour before sleep.
6. Have a brisk walk for 3 min followed by 2 min slow walk, repeating the cycle for 4 times in a total period of, not more than 20 min.
5. Have a regular high dietary fiber intake daily in the form of 100 gm of green leafy vegetables along with 50 gm of Dal for lunch and dinner.
6. Fruits particularly Pomegranate and apple are pretty good in elevating in the HDL directly.
7. All the above measures when strictly followed for 6 months will help to increase the HDL to a required mark of 60 mg%.
8. Drugs like low dose atorvastatin 5 mg one tab at bedtime will help to reduce the bad cholesterol if you have high levels and increase the good cholesterol, when taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
for how long is atorvastatin used?
Brief Answer:
A lifelong regime is usually advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
Atorvastatin is generally recommended on lifelong basis or until the lipid profile normalizes in 3-6 months.
In your case usually a lifelong regime is preferred as it protects against the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Thank you.
A lifelong regime is usually advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
Atorvastatin is generally recommended on lifelong basis or until the lipid profile normalizes in 3-6 months.
In your case usually a lifelong regime is preferred as it protects against the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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