What Does My Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014

Question: 35yr male 6'1 205lbs 36 waist
just received my tests results
Total cholesterol 208
Triglycerides 135
HDL 40
LDL 141
T.Chol/HDL ratio 5.2
estimated CHD risk 1.1
I do not have a primary care Dr or health ins. I have been feeling a little sluggish lately which prompted me to get tested - what should be my nest step? are my results bad?
Thanks a million XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I will explain you in details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your HDL cholesterol is borderline and your LDL cholesterol is slightly high. Cholesterol/HDL ratio is slightly high.

You should control your diet first.

Try a low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids and take high fiber diet.

Repeat your lipid profile after 1 month. No need to worry too much. After a month, if required you can take a drug like atorvastatin. Right now, no treatment is required.

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.

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