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My triglycerides are 170 does any medicine needed for this from past six months it stay between 170-175
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T atorvastatin 10mg od night for 1 mnth
Exercise diet control..
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This is just above normal range and you will only need dietary and lifestyle changes
Such as - lesser oil content in food intake and Brisk walking everyday for around 30 min
If u want to increase the progress or want to see results faster ,u can start with CAP.OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS 1000MG once daily or twice daily after food
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consult for any medical queries
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Slightly deranged.
First of all
Change life style n diet plan drastically at least for two months, it will comes to normal.
This is permanent .
With medicine Change will be temporary as u stop medicine it will raise.
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it is slightly high
you can do lifestyle modification regular exercise brisk walking or running 30 mn a day for 5 days a week
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Start morning and evening walk
Avoid fatty diet
Avoid smoking
Noting to fear,
Your triglycerides reached bellow 150 whithin 2 months,
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Triglyceride level of 170 is mildly elevated, usually doesn't require medicines unless you have some risk factors.Avoid fatty food, include physical activity,fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet
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Need some more details kindly consult
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This is borderline high, no medicine needed now.
Manage with:
Diet control
Exercise
Reduce oily/sugary foods
Recheck after 3–6 months.
You can consult with me via Practo for diet planning.
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Slightly high,reversible by dietary habits and lifestyle modifications. Avoid oily and spicy food.
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A triglyceride level of 170–175 mg/dL falls into the mildly elevated (borderline high) range.
At this level, medication is usually NOT required, especially if it has been stable and you have no major cardiovascular risk factors.
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What Is Usually Recommended
No Medicine Needed If:
• Triglycerides are
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Diet Changes (Most Effective)
• Reduce sugar, sweets, juices, bakery items
• Cut down white rice, maida, refined carbs
• Increase protein and fiber
• Use healthy fats (nuts, seeds, olive oil)
• Avoid or strictly limit alcohol
Lifestyle
• Brisk walking or exercise 30–40 min/day
• Weight reduction if overweight (even 5% helps)
Health Tips
Medicines are considered if:
• Triglycerides >200–250 mg/dL persistently
• Or >150 mg/dL with diabetes or heart disease
• Or if LDL cholesterol is also high (statin may be needed)
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• Repeat fasting lipid profile in 3 months
• Also check fasting sugar / HbA1c if not done
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You can correct borderline increased value by diet changes and exercises.
As you mentioned that the level is not increasing so no medication is required
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Avoid fatty sugary food, heavy meals, do regular exercise, relax adequately. Avoid alcohol.
Please share details, whether you have hypertension or any comorbidity? Get random blood sugar and HbA1c done. Decision to start meds would be based on this information.
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Needs treatment after proper evaluation.
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Your levels are slightly on higher side . But nothing to worry
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150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity exercise
Health Tips
Reduce simple sugars, sweets, sweetened beverages
Limit refined carbohydrates and saturated fats
Avoid trans-fats and excess alcohol
Increase fiber (whole grains, fruits, vegetables)
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Do regular walk and exercise
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Have diet change and regular exercise
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Lifestyle modification is advised.
Avoid oil ghee butter cheese intake refined sugar maida bakery items juices cold drinks packaged food Junk food namkeens sweets etc
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Diet control
Regular Walk simple exercises daily
Start detox drink every day morning empty stomach
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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