Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq
Cardiology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have attached my blood test result from last year. This year I exercised in the later part of the year, although I had a good amount of fast food also. I decreased my weight from 235 to 220 pounds. I am 6 feet high. But after the new cholesterol test, my new cholesterol level is at 205 mg/dL, and triglycerides also increased to 185 mg/dL. How worried should I be, and should I take medicines for it?
Hi,
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I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. On seeing your reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), a few things can be done to reduce lipid levels. I suggest you the following measures. Do regular exercise and weight reduction. Ideally, your weight should be around 154 pounds. Dietary modifications. Eat a Mediterranean diet. Regarding medicine intake for cholesterol, I need more information. Please answer the following questions to allow me to suggest further. Do you have diabetes? Do you have a family history of cholesterol issues? What are your current LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels? Do you smoke or drink? Please revert with answers. Regards.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your answer. I do not have any diabetes. As far as I know, there is no history of cholesterol from my parents. I do not know my current LDL level. I drink two beers on the weekends, mostly. But that is it.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. Alcohol, even in small quantities, is harmful to health. Alcohol is called the mother of all evils. Worldwide alcohol is the most common cause of liver disease. Alcohol is carcinogenic too, which means it can cause cancer. It is harmful to the heart and brain too. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a well-known entity. Medicines for cholesterol are started based on levels of LDL. If it is more than 160 mg/dL, then Statin is suggested to be started. If less than that, then no need to start. Alcohol may have small benefits but harms more. Current research tells us that even a small amount of alcohol is also dangerous for health. Stick to a Mediterranean diet, do regular exercise, and reduce weight. Hope this has addressed your concern. Kind regards.
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