What Does This Lipid Profile Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 23 Dec 2015

Question: My overall cholesterol Is 225
triglycerides 57
HDL 51
LDL162
TC/HDL Ratio 4.4

I really don't want to take medicine. what are your thoughts on bringing down my cholesterol through diet and exercise

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No medicines are required.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Your lipid profile is slightly out of range and doesn't require any medicine for this.
I would advice you following:
1. To get your blood pressure and blood sugars checked and if they are high take treatment for that.
2. Start with brisk walking for 45 minutes a day and after a few days start jogging too.
3. Say no to alcohol in case you consume.
4. Avoid potato, rice, sweets, cold drinks, fast food.
5. Avoid oil as far as possible and preferably use olive oil or mustard oil.
Get your repeat profile repeated after 3 months and write back to me.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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