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My husband total cholesterol level was 173 but his triglycerides level was 359 and Hdl 38 non hdl 135 and VLDL 71.8
Is it normal or consult any doctor. Pls give me a reply
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Your husband's triglyceride levels are on higher side. He needs to start medications along with diet and lifestyle modifications. Please consult us personally for further evaluation and treatment
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Triglyceride level is high . He needs to control fat intake in diet , exercise regularly and take medicine to control triglyceride . Tab Finofibrate 165 mgm may be taken.
Repeat blood test after two months . Lipid profile, Blood sugar , thyroid profile , renal function test and liver function tests need to be tested . Please get his BP checked as well.
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Triglycerides high, vldl borderline high.
Please share if your husband has hypertension and or diabetes.
He should take fat free, low sugar diet, avoid alcohol, do regular physical exercise,
He should take tab Rosuvastatin 5mg daily after dinner for 4 to 6 weeks.
repeat lipid profile after 6 weeks.
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He should decrease refined carbohydrates intake such as maida , soda dribks , juice , sugar. With minimum 30 min of daily exercise and Start Omega 3 fatty acid supplements and recheck after 3 month
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Excercise and low sugar and refined carbohydrates intake such diet , with omega 3 fatty acid supplements
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Total cholesterol is below 200 , your tg is high so need medication to maintain your TG within normal range along with lifestyle change and regular follow up is the key to avoid developing more serious health problems
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His triglyceride levels are high , normal total cholesterol and slightly elevated LDL.He needs fenofibrate 145 mg once daily for 3 months, along with diet and lifestyle management
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CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY.
TAB ATEROVAST 40 ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 2 MONTHS .
ADD WALK FOR 40 MIN5 DAYS IN A WEEK.
CONSULT A CARDIOLOGIST .
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These results are not normal; they show moderate Hypertriglyceridemia and low HDL, and your husband should see a doctor (primary care or cardiology) for cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment
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consult online with me for further evaluation and management
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This is mainly due to sedentary lifestyles .need to change lifestyle modifications and dietary habits. Its most helpful and join a gym membership also.if this not work then consult for medical management.
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Take medications
Take stanlip 145mg during night
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U can consult physician ,statins will be prescribed ..if it is associated with other symptoms like lethergy or weakness may consult cardio
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avoid spicy oily food ,take vitamin c enriched food
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exercise for 30 min daily
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Need to do lifestyle and diet modification first and then consult if no improvement after 1 month
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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It is definitely not normal.
Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical, a few more investigations and further management.
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Thanks For sharing reports
TG is quite high
I hope it’s taken empty stomach
Do Check Thyroid profile too
And do all the life style modifications which is being advised by all my colleagues
He is in high risk of Cardiovascular Disease and he need to start medication after proper evaluation
Kindly consult a Cardiologist or contact to us for more history and evaluation
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Change your diet and lifestyle include 30 min walk everyday and check after 2 months again.
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Dear Madam,
Thank you for sharing your husbandâs lipid profile values.
His total cholesterol (173 mg/dL) is within the normal range. However, the triglycerides level (359 mg/dL) is significantly elevated, and the HDL (38 mg/dL) is slightly low, which is not ideal. The non-HDL cholesterol (135 mg/dL) and VLDL (71.8 mg/dL) are also on the higher side.
This pattern suggests hypertriglyceridemia, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems if not addressed.
What does this mean?
High triglycerides are commonly associated with:
High carbohydrate/sugar intake
Alcohol consumption
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity or metabolic issues
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* Reduce sugar, refined carbs, and oily foods * Increase physical activity (at least 30 minutes daily) * Avoid alcohol (if applicable) * Include more fiber-rich foods (vegetables, fruits, whole grains) * Consider repeat testing after lifestyle changes
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Diet Changes Avoid sugar & sweets (tea sugar, sweets, soft drinks) Reduce white rice, maida, bakery items Cut down fried & oily foods Include more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains Add healthy fats (nuts, seeds, small amount of groundnut/olive oil) Eat fish (like sardine, mackerel) 2 times/week if non-vegetarian. Physical Activity Walk at least 30â45 minutes daily Avoid long sitting hours Try light exercise like cycling or yoga. Weight & Habits Maintain healthy weight Avoid alcohol completely (very important for triglycerides) Stop smoking if applicable. Medical Care Take medicines only if prescribed Repeat lipid test after 6â8 weeks Check for diabetes & thyroid if needed. Control food, increase activity, and recheck - most cases improve without medicine if followed strictly.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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