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Is medication necessary for fluctuating BP and high triglyceride level?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 44 years old. I am working from home. When I did my last master health checkup a couple of years back, my BP was within the 120 / 80 mmHg. My triglycerides were high at around 212 mg/dL. All other parameters were normal. When I did my health checkup a couple of months back my BP w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At this point of time, I would recommend you to follow strict life style modifications and changes that I advise and keep a watch on BP (blood pressure) and lipid profile. If there is no improvement with in a month, then we will start you on the medicines. I would r... Read Full »
What does high triglyceride levels with low HDL indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old and weigh about 211.64 Ibs. My latest lipid profile shows Triglycerides - 398 mg/dl. HDL - 27 mg/dl. LDL - 96 mg/dl. Total - 175 mg/dl. Please advise what to do? Any immediate medication I need to start? Which doctor to consult? Any other tests to be done? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have increased triglyceride levels and low HDL (high dentisity lipoprotein) levels. Your HDL has been varying from 24 to 38 for the last three years and your current medication is Colred powder which is a ... Read Full »
I have elevated triglycerides levels. How do I manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, Are triglycerides, lymphocytes, and ESR out of range? Please check and confirm whether any other values need to be verified. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your cholesterol and triglyceride levels are high, which will increase the risk of cardiac and cerebrovascular disease. To reduce the risks, you can make some healthy lifestyle habits such as: 1. Improve your fitness by doing aerobic exercises like walking, swimming, a... Read Full »
My 9-year-old son has a high triglyceride level and weighs 110 lbs. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,My son is nine years old, his triglyceride level is 103 mg/dL high, globulin is 2.0 L, and his weight is about 110 lbs. What should I do? Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the limited information provided, two things are clear, your son has raised triglycerides level, and his weight is above the 95th centile for his age which comes in the category of obesity. The positive side is his glucose levels are n... Read Full »
My cholesterol and triglyceride levels are high.Please help.
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 2... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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. ... Read Full »
Is Stanlip not recommended in allergic bronchitis patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I was taking the tablet Stanlip 145 mg (to lower high triglycerides) along with my medication for ulcerative colitis. I am also taking the tablet Amlodac AT for the past nine years. I was admitted to a chest hospital due to breathing problems one and a half months back and I was diagno... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Well, I feel sorry to hear about your recent admission to the hospital with an episode of bronchitis. I suggest you keep the tablet Stanlip (Fenofibrate) on hold. Because there are many other good brands available that can help contr... Read Full »