Is LDL Cholesterol Level Of 154 Mg/dl A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

Question: Recent general health checkup of my dad shows the LDL cholesterol level of 154 mg/dl. Does this need any medication or it can it be controlled by diet? Please advice. Complete health report is attached for your kind reference.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Initially I suggest diet and life style changes to my patients.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

As we discussed earlier,findings suggests mild raised cholesterol and LDL level.Findings are not very serious.
Initially I suggest diet and life style changes to my patients.
He may need follow up tests after 2 months.If findings persists then statins like tablet atorvastatin 10 mg single dose at night after dinner can be taken.
Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done.

Please advise your father to go for brisk walk regularly.
Avoid saturated fat and high fat milk products.
Avoid fried food and take lot of fibers like salad in diet.

He may also need vitamin D supplementation.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (3 hours later)

Thanks for your response.

Kindly let me know the need for ultrasound of abdomen. Is there anything specific we should look for during the ultrasound?

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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound is advised to see for fatty liver.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Ultrasound is advised to see for fatty liver.It is also a part of overall screening.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar