Should I Control With Diet And Exercise My Recent Blood Test Showed That I Have Total Cholesterol Is 248?

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Question: my recent blood test showed that I have total cholesterol is 248. should I go to a doctor? should I take medicine? or should I control with diet and exercise?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can I review your complete lipid profile...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Total cholesterol of 248 is around 50 more than the upper limit. If it continues you are at mild to moderate risks for cardiovascular issues in the past. Therefore it is recommended that the levels be brought under control. If there are other lipids that are elevated and if you have more risks for cardiovascular problems, you may be started on medications.

Based on the details provided, I am unable to assess other risk factors. You can discuss with your treating doctor about it.

Diet, exercise and life style changes is necessary with or without medications to control cholesterols. So I recommend starting diet and exercise changes immediately.

May I know your age? Can I review your total lipid profile, your blood sugars, blood pressure records and any other cardiac tests that you may have undergone.

Regards

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