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High tryglycerides
Today i took my lipid profile test after 12 hrs of fasting
And it shows high tryglycerides 242 what to do to lower it
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Do you have diabetes or hypothyroidism?
Is this your first lipid profile test or had you done it before?
Whats your cholesterol and LDL levels?
Initially you need lifestyle modification like decreasing intake of saturated fats,sugars,stop smoking, alcohol
If still not controlled we can go for medications
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High triglycerides can be due to extra sugars, ghee, alcohol the previous meal. Diabetes n thyroid disorders can also increase triglycerides so you should get your FBS and TSH tested too
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Hi
You need to do therapeutic lifestyle changes
-Saturated fat less than 7% of total calorie intake
( ghee, butter, cheese)
-Cholesterol < 200mg per day
-Total dietary fat < 30%
Of total calories
-Poly unsaturated fats < 10% ( oils )
-Trans fat 0
- Increase fibre intake
- Water intake 4-5 litres/ day
- Increased planned physical activity
- Incase of smoking/ alcohol stop it completely
And after following this strictly repeat the test after 6 weeks
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Avoid spicy food and fatty foods. Take green vegetables and fruits
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
Avoid fatty diet.Share complete lipid profile report
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