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What Do These LDL And Cholesterol Levels Indicate?
Posted on
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Question : My recent blood test shows my Vitamin D levels are low.
25-OH VITAMIN D (TOTAL) C.L.I.A 10.35 ng/ml
Also shows my CHOLESTEROL levels are not normal.
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL PHOTOMETRY 202 mg% 125 - 200
HDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT PHOTOMETRY 32 mg% 35-80
LDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT PHOTOMETRY 155 mg% 85 - 130
TRIGLYCERIDES PHOTOMETRY 131 mg% 25 - 200
TC/ HDL CHOLESTEROL RATIO CALCULATED 6.2 Ratio 3.0 - 5.0
LDL / HDL RATIO CALCULATED 4.8 Ratio 1.5 - 3.5
VLDL CHOLESTEROL CALCULATED 26.14 mg% 5 - 40
Should I take any supplements/Medicines here?
If so could you please recommend a medicine. Thanks.
25-OH VITAMIN D (TOTAL) C.L.I.A 10.35 ng/ml
Also shows my CHOLESTEROL levels are not normal.
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL PHOTOMETRY 202 mg% 125 - 200
HDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT PHOTOMETRY 32 mg% 35-80
LDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT PHOTOMETRY 155 mg% 85 - 130
TRIGLYCERIDES PHOTOMETRY 131 mg% 25 - 200
TC/ HDL CHOLESTEROL RATIO CALCULATED 6.2 Ratio 3.0 - 5.0
LDL / HDL RATIO CALCULATED 4.8 Ratio 1.5 - 3.5
VLDL CHOLESTEROL CALCULATED 26.14 mg% 5 - 40
Should I take any supplements/Medicines here?
If so could you please recommend a medicine. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
No medicines needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
I have read your report and LDL and totakl cholesterol are not slightly elevated. If you do not have a medical history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, etc, then you do not need medicines for this much raised cholesterol.
You should take low fat diet and avoid milk products like cheese, butter, ghee, sweets, creams, etc. You should also exercise daily for atleast 20 - 30 min a day.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
No medicines needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
I have read your report and LDL and totakl cholesterol are not slightly elevated. If you do not have a medical history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, etc, then you do not need medicines for this much raised cholesterol.
You should take low fat diet and avoid milk products like cheese, butter, ghee, sweets, creams, etc. You should also exercise daily for atleast 20 - 30 min a day.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello Doctor. .. Thanks for the response. How about the vitamin D level. Do I need any supplements for this?
Brief Answer:
Yes vit D is deficient
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Yes vit D is deficient. How are the serum calcium levels?
You will need vit D supplements in the dose of atleast 10mcg (400IU) daily. The usual dose ranging from 6000IU to 60000IU per week. It may be taken orally or injection. There are many good brands available.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes vit D is deficient
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Yes vit D is deficient. How are the serum calcium levels?
You will need vit D supplements in the dose of atleast 10mcg (400IU) daily. The usual dose ranging from 6000IU to 60000IU per week. It may be taken orally or injection. There are many good brands available.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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