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Is Cholesterol, HDL And LDL Levels At Risk Now?

hi i am 37 no smoker i never had a serious problem with cholesterol i did a test 2 days ago and my overall cholesterol was 234 my hdl 39 and my ldl 174. The last time i had examination two years ago evrything was WITHIN THE NORMAL VALUES. Am i at risk now?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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I have gone through your query.From your lipid profile results you have dyslipidemia. Your LDL level and total cholesterol level is increased.You can try diet and life style modification initially. Cut down red meat and take fish instead,avoid egg yolk,bakery items,decrease your oil consumption,avoid fried foods including chips.Do regular exercises like jogging or swimming.If then also your cholesterol remains high you should be put on drugs like atorvastatin or rosuvastatin on low dose.Safer level of total cholesterol level is below 180 even though below 200 is considered normal.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
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Is Cholesterol, HDL And LDL Levels At Risk Now?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.From your lipid profile results you have dyslipidemia. Your LDL level and total cholesterol level is increased.You can try diet and life style modification initially. Cut down red meat and take fish instead,avoid egg yolk,bakery items,decrease your oil consumption,avoid fried foods including chips.Do regular exercises like jogging or swimming.If then also your cholesterol remains high you should be put on drugs like atorvastatin or rosuvastatin on low dose.Safer level of total cholesterol level is below 180 even though below 200 is considered normal.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.