I have elevated lipid profile and low vitamin D. Should I start medicines?

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I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Your lipid profile and liver enzyme ALT are deranged, and vitamin D is low. For low vitamin D, you should have tablet Uprise D3 (or Calcirol sachet) 60,000 units once a week with milk for eight weeks. After eight weeks, you should have it once a month for the next six months. Now the liver enzyme is deranged, likely due to fatty liver, which is related to a deranged lipid profile. You should get an ultrasound of the liver to confirm it. Now since LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is moderately elevated, you may live to try a healthy lifestyle. So you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily, high-calorie foods. Avoid fried, fast food, egg yellow, and non veg consumption, and avoid excessive oil. Do not reuse the cooking oil once used for frying. Have regular exercises like brisk walking or running according to the capacity for at least 30 minutes a day. Repeat the lipid profile after eight weeks, and if there is a response, then you should continue a healthy lifestyle, or else will medications like the tablet Atorva (Atorvastatin) 10 milligrams bedtime once daily for six to eight weeks. I hope this helps.

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If her blood pressure always stays within range, it is fine, and it is normal blood pressure for her. Then she does not require any treatment for this. However, she should have plenty of water. In general, healthy food should be consumed.

However, to find the reason for her symptoms, she should undergo a few tests like hemoglobin, thyroid, and vitamin D level.

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