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My lipid profile is worrisome. Can it be due to junk food?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At December 9, 2015
Reviewed AtAugust 16, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Few days back, I felt little dizzy and when checked my BP was quite higharound 149/89 mmHg. My recent lipid profile is also worrisome. What should I do now? I prefer eating junk food most of the time and dairy products like cheese and paneer more. I gained some weight now. I feel some slight vibration in the left side of my chest when I shout loudly. Apart from this, I have few kidney stones of about 3 to 5 mm. Now I am taking approximately 2.5 liters of water a day. Otherwise, I am healthy. I do not take any medicines except for kidney stones and injection Voveran for the same.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

My advice to you as per your complaints and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Lifestyle modification which includes exercise of 30 minutes jogging or brisk walk every day or at least four days a week. Reduce weight. Reduce dairy products and the quantity of meal and avoid junk foods. Eat oats, vegetables, fruits and nuts (groundnut, almonds, walnut, flax seeds, etc.,) every day. Stop injection Voveran and take injection Tramadol for pain plus injection Ondansetron to avoid vomiting. Take an ECG (electrocardiogram) now and also when you feel something over chest while like fainting so we can rule out any rhythm problem. Stop smoking if you do so. Avoid stress and follow the instructions and repeat your lipid profile after six months. Blood pressure (BP) also will improve with jogging and exercise but weekly once BP (blood pressure) should be checked. If it is high like this, then we have to think of medicine.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Do I need to worry about my condition? Or is it fine for now? Can I start walking and exercise now? Do you wish that I should visit a doctor for physical evaluation or for any medication? At this early age, how cholesterol can be increased? I never smoke and drink. I eat junk foods only twice a week like pizza or rolls or sandwiches or noodles or momos. Are these that harmful?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Your lipids are borderline abnormal nowadays most of the people have a sedentary lifestyle and that is one of the causes. Because of your young age and no other associated risk factors, lifestyle modification is necessary. If your conditions become worse despite exercise, cholesterol free diet and no fried foods as they have trans fats, then medication is needed for you. Get an ECG done and meet your doctor if you feel any further complaints such as chest pain, fainting, palpitation, breathing difficulty, etc.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Prashant Valecha
Dr. Prashant Valecha

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