HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

My Cholesterol Level Is 244, Please Explain Me

I am 27 years age. My Cholesterol Test Result Below. Please explain the result and What are the precuation I have to take? LIPID PROFILE CHOLESTEROL 244 mg/dL TRIGLYCERIDES 211 mg/dL HDL CHOLESTEROL 35 mg/dL LDL CHOLESTEROL 167 mg/dL VLDL CHOLESTROL 42 mg/dL TC/HDL Cholesterol Ratio 6.97 RATIO LDL/HDL Ratio 4.8 RATIO
Fri, 8 Jul 2011
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello dixon;
welcome to HealthcareMagic
The report shows that your cholesterol and triglycerides are high also the LDL is high which is not good for your heart.You will have to take a very restricted diet where you have to avoid fried;fatty food completely and shift on a preferably vegetarian diet and in case of non veg food you can have white meat like chicken;fish but no red meat.Also get examined you BP and consult a Physician and he may prescribe you medicines for reducing cholesterol.You will have to follow strict diet restrictions and do regular exercises especially you have to walk daily for 1 hour.
Take care.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Lipoprotein


Loading Online Doctors....
My Cholesterol Level Is 244, Please Explain Me

Hello dixon; welcome to HealthcareMagic The report shows that your cholesterol and triglycerides are high also the LDL is high which is not good for your heart.You will have to take a very restricted diet where you have to avoid fried;fatty food completely and shift on a preferably vegetarian diet and in case of non veg food you can have white meat like chicken;fish but no red meat.Also get examined you BP and consult a Physician and he may prescribe you medicines for reducing cholesterol.You will have to follow strict diet restrictions and do regular exercises especially you have to walk daily for 1 hour. Take care. Thanks