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Question: ho doctor, attached is my husband's cholesterol report, we just got it done generally, but it shows high triglycerides, please let me know if any medicine is required or diet control would be sufficient .
he is aged 29, height 5'10''
he is aged 29, height 5'10''
Brief Answer:
Life style changes and Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The level is high (469), but not alarming –
Normal = less than 150 / Borderline = 150 to 199.
High = 200 to 499 / Very high = 500 or higher.
A full 12 to 14-hour fasting is necessary for proper interpretation
It is generally genetic [inherited /running in family]
Obesity / Diabetes / Thyroid insufficiency / Alcohol / over eating / some drugs like Beta-blockers / Diuretics are a few other causes.
See a good dietician – he has to reduce the quantity of food and change the quality too
Eat fewer calories / Limit natural sugars:
Eat small, frequent meals and do not skip meals
Avoid late-night snacking
Add omega-3 fats in your diet
– fatty fish (like mackerel, salmon, sardines, tuna) twice or more in a week
– soy foods, canola oil, flax seeds and walnuts / limit potatoes, yams, beans, corn and peas
Lose weight if overweight
Do regular physical activity – at least half an hour a day / 5 days in a week
Repeat the tests in 2 to 3 months -
If still high, he may need a drug.
Generally for isolated Triglyceride (His cholesterol is levels are very good), a drug like gemfibrozil or Fenofibrate is prescribed…
Follow up with his Physician
Good luck
God bless you
Life style changes and Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The level is high (469), but not alarming –
Normal = less than 150 / Borderline = 150 to 199.
High = 200 to 499 / Very high = 500 or higher.
A full 12 to 14-hour fasting is necessary for proper interpretation
It is generally genetic [inherited /running in family]
Obesity / Diabetes / Thyroid insufficiency / Alcohol / over eating / some drugs like Beta-blockers / Diuretics are a few other causes.
See a good dietician – he has to reduce the quantity of food and change the quality too
Eat fewer calories / Limit natural sugars:
Eat small, frequent meals and do not skip meals
Avoid late-night snacking
Add omega-3 fats in your diet
– fatty fish (like mackerel, salmon, sardines, tuna) twice or more in a week
– soy foods, canola oil, flax seeds and walnuts / limit potatoes, yams, beans, corn and peas
Lose weight if overweight
Do regular physical activity – at least half an hour a day / 5 days in a week
Repeat the tests in 2 to 3 months -
If still high, he may need a drug.
Generally for isolated Triglyceride (His cholesterol is levels are very good), a drug like gemfibrozil or Fenofibrate is prescribed…
Follow up with his Physician
Good luck
God bless you
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