How to manage lipid profile abnormalities effectively?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 37 years old. My weight is 158.73 pounds, and my height is 5'5". About a month back, my BP was 120/80 mmHg. I do not have any major complaints except for occasional gas or acidity, or indigestion. Sometimes there is a sharp pain in the lower portion of the legs, especially in the ankle and heels.

I am a non-smoker, and I do not drink alcohol. I have taken some blood tests as a preventive health checkup. I want a detailed analysis of the test reports with the prescription for any required medicines, lifestyle changes as well as suggested diet plans. Occasionally, I take Rantac 150 and Vitazyme syrup. I am not on any medicine on a regular basis.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First, I would like to appreciate your awareness on health.

Coming to your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your lipid profile seems to be abnormal, which is of concern. High triglycerides, cholesterol, and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol are risky at your age. You can adapt dietary measures and exercise to decrease those values. Also, decrease the content of saturated fatty acids and avoid trans fatty acids.

Decrease high-calorie diet in your food, avoid junk foods, and do regular physical activity of at least 30 minutes a day. Your vitamin D is lower, which happens to be common in Indians. For that, you can use some calcium and vitamin D tablets.

The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level of greater than five is to be treated under certain circumstances only. You have to get some more tests to decide whether to treat or not. If you have any symptoms of abnormal weight gain, loss of appetite, hair loss, etc., then you need to be treated.

I suggest you undergo these investigations:

TPO (thyroperoxidase) antibodies.
Free T4 levels.
Electrocardiogram.

I hope that this answers your query.

Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.