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What Does My Lipid Profile Results Indicate?
Question: Hi .. My name is XXXX . PFB my lipid profile
S. Triglycerides 243
HDL Cholesterol 36
LDL Cholesterol 160
VLDL Cholesterol 48.6
Total Cholesterol 235
Please let me know if this lipid profile is a reason to worry
Regards
S. Triglycerides 243
HDL Cholesterol 36
LDL Cholesterol 160
VLDL Cholesterol 48.6
Total Cholesterol 235
Please let me know if this lipid profile is a reason to worry
Regards
Brief Answer:
No need to big worry but you should concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your cholesterol levels are somewhat altered. HDL is good cholesterol. Your HDL level is low. And your LDL and triglycerides is somewhat higher. Total cholesterol is also at high normal range.
This is a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
But no need to worry. It is reversible. You can control it.
You should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
You can also take drugs like atorvastatin or pravastatin to control cholesterol levels. But this is a prescription drug so you should consult your doctor and take according to his advice.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
No need to big worry but you should concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your cholesterol levels are somewhat altered. HDL is good cholesterol. Your HDL level is low. And your LDL and triglycerides is somewhat higher. Total cholesterol is also at high normal range.
This is a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
But no need to worry. It is reversible. You can control it.
You should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
You can also take drugs like atorvastatin or pravastatin to control cholesterol levels. But this is a prescription drug so you should consult your doctor and take according to his advice.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Will a high fibre diet with regular gymming & exercise be able to bring down the cholesterol to its normal levels in 3 months ?
Brief Answer:
Yes high fiber diet and exercise will help you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your lipid profile.
High fibers diet and regular exercise will definitely help in reducing cholesterol. You should go for that. Just check your cholesterol levels after three months. It will reduce definitely. Then if needed go for drugs accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer you again.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Yes high fiber diet and exercise will help you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your lipid profile.
High fibers diet and regular exercise will definitely help in reducing cholesterol. You should go for that. Just check your cholesterol levels after three months. It will reduce definitely. Then if needed go for drugs accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer you again.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Appreciate ur advise doc... thanks a bunch
Just one last question.. is it advisable to eat fruits like apples and bananas ? Heard bananas might have some fats... also suggest on vegetables plz....
Time to gear up for a new life style
Regards.
Just one last question.. is it advisable to eat fruits like apples and bananas ? Heard bananas might have some fats... also suggest on vegetables plz....
Time to gear up for a new life style
Regards.
Brief Answer:
Yes you can eat apple or bananas.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You can take apple or bananas. No any harm in it. You can take green leafy vegetables and almost all vegetables. Vegetables and fruits are good for health. Take it as much as you want.
Hope I have answered your all queries. If you still have any questions then feel free to ask me.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Yes you can eat apple or bananas.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You can take apple or bananas. No any harm in it. You can take green leafy vegetables and almost all vegetables. Vegetables and fruits are good for health. Take it as much as you want.
Hope I have answered your all queries. If you still have any questions then feel free to ask me.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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