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What Does This Lipid Profile Test Results Indicate?
Question: Thank you for your time & expertise.
As a result of a recent blood test, my total choleste
rol was 248, with Triglycerides at 69, HDl at 75, VLDL at 14, and LDL at 159. My doctor wants me to take a statin to lower my numbers. With the controversy of the side effects on heart, liver & muscle pain, I am seeking an alternative strategy. What is your advise?
As a result of a recent blood test, my total choleste
rol was 248, with Triglycerides at 69, HDl at 75, VLDL at 14, and LDL at 159. My doctor wants me to take a statin to lower my numbers. With the controversy of the side effects on heart, liver & muscle pain, I am seeking an alternative strategy. What is your advise?
Brief Answer:
For the moment, no need for statin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have gone through your lipid profile test results and I noticed slightly elevated levels of total cholesterol and LDL levels, while your HDL is perfect together with triglycerides levels.
At this point, if I was your caring doctor would advise to start with changes in your lifestyle and diet regimen first for at least 3 months.
After 3 months, would ask to run another test. Depending on the results, and after evaluating your health condition, would decide on starting statin drug. For the moment, I do not think you need a statin. But, I do think you need strong willing to following strict changes in your diet and lifestyle regimen.
Hope it helped! Let me know if you have further queries!
Dr.Albana
For the moment, no need for statin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have gone through your lipid profile test results and I noticed slightly elevated levels of total cholesterol and LDL levels, while your HDL is perfect together with triglycerides levels.
At this point, if I was your caring doctor would advise to start with changes in your lifestyle and diet regimen first for at least 3 months.
After 3 months, would ask to run another test. Depending on the results, and after evaluating your health condition, would decide on starting statin drug. For the moment, I do not think you need a statin. But, I do think you need strong willing to following strict changes in your diet and lifestyle regimen.
Hope it helped! Let me know if you have further queries!
Dr.Albana
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