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User : Cholesterol in april was 162 trigly 36 Hdl 62 and ldl 92 . This wk chol is 238 trigs 55 Hdl 95 and LDL 131
Should I be concerned or on meds? I am Visiting my cardiologist this week, but would like second opinion . The most recent blood tests were after Thksgiving weekend where diet went bezerk!
Doctor : hello
Doctor : give me a min please
Doctor : let me read your query
User : ok
Doctor : may i know your age and gender please ?
Doctor : may i know your age and gender please ?
User : Yes I am female age 59
Doctor : well the levels are sure high
User : Did u get my info?
User : Meaning.....
Doctor : the levels of your lipid profile is increased
User : I know that
User : Reason for which I am consulting
Doctor : i will tell you if you need to be on meds r not
User : Just wanted expert opinion given the fact that hdl is high and trigs are low
Doctor : yes and we are more concerned with your total cholestrol
Doctor : as that is the accurate indicator
User : OK....
Doctor : which are more than 240 . so you will be put on medications
Doctor : the individual levels you are talking about
Doctor : well that helps us to find out what type of medications you will be given
User : It is 238
User : Not more than 240
Doctor : well 2 points is nothing
User : Ok
User : Thank you
Doctor : its high enough to prescribe medication
Doctor : how is your health otherwise ?
User : Perfect
Doctor : do you have any other medical problems ?
User : No
Doctor : ok i will advise you few lifestyle changes
Doctor : and trust me once you can control your cholesterol with diet and exercise you can be even off the meds
Doctor : 1) Read food labels to know what you're getting. Some important things to look for are: calories, calories from fat, total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Try to avoid foods with "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" vegetable oil.
Doctor : 2) Build your meals around fruits, vegetables, and grains. Fruits, vegetables and grains have little fat and no cholesterol. These foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Doctor : 3) Do not eat more than 6 ounces of meat, poultry, or fish a day. Try to keep serving sizes to 3 ounces.
Doctor : 4) Buy lean cuts of red meat. Some low-fat cuts are: pork loin, lean center-cut ham, and lamb flank.
Doctor : 5) Avoid processed meats, fast foods, and packaged snacks.
User : I am exercising three times a week. My labs were taken after I came from cruise where diet was inexistent
Doctor : i can understand
Doctor : but its good you are also seeing a cardiologist
User : Yes
User : Thank you
Doctor : well usually its the sugar that fluctuates high
Doctor : cholesterol also but the fluctuations are less
User : My sugar is OK
Doctor : so a examination by a cardiologist is the best step for you
User : Ok I see him every 6 months or so Thanks
Doctor : your most welcome
Doctor : take care
User : Bye
Doctor : bye
Should I be concerned or on meds? I am Visiting my cardiologist this week, but would like second opinion . The most recent blood tests were after Thksgiving weekend where diet went bezerk!
Doctor : hello
Doctor : give me a min please
Doctor : let me read your query
User : ok
Doctor : may i know your age and gender please ?
Doctor : may i know your age and gender please ?
User : Yes I am female age 59
Doctor : well the levels are sure high
User : Did u get my info?
User : Meaning.....
Doctor : the levels of your lipid profile is increased
User : I know that
User : Reason for which I am consulting
Doctor : i will tell you if you need to be on meds r not
User : Just wanted expert opinion given the fact that hdl is high and trigs are low
Doctor : yes and we are more concerned with your total cholestrol
Doctor : as that is the accurate indicator
User : OK....
Doctor : which are more than 240 . so you will be put on medications
Doctor : the individual levels you are talking about
Doctor : well that helps us to find out what type of medications you will be given
User : It is 238
User : Not more than 240
Doctor : well 2 points is nothing
User : Ok
User : Thank you
Doctor : its high enough to prescribe medication
Doctor : how is your health otherwise ?
User : Perfect
Doctor : do you have any other medical problems ?
User : No
Doctor : ok i will advise you few lifestyle changes
Doctor : and trust me once you can control your cholesterol with diet and exercise you can be even off the meds
Doctor : 1) Read food labels to know what you're getting. Some important things to look for are: calories, calories from fat, total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Try to avoid foods with "hydrogenated" or "partially hydrogenated" vegetable oil.
Doctor : 2) Build your meals around fruits, vegetables, and grains. Fruits, vegetables and grains have little fat and no cholesterol. These foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Doctor : 3) Do not eat more than 6 ounces of meat, poultry, or fish a day. Try to keep serving sizes to 3 ounces.
Doctor : 4) Buy lean cuts of red meat. Some low-fat cuts are: pork loin, lean center-cut ham, and lamb flank.
Doctor : 5) Avoid processed meats, fast foods, and packaged snacks.
User : I am exercising three times a week. My labs were taken after I came from cruise where diet was inexistent
Doctor : i can understand
Doctor : but its good you are also seeing a cardiologist
User : Yes
User : Thank you
Doctor : well usually its the sugar that fluctuates high
Doctor : cholesterol also but the fluctuations are less
User : My sugar is OK
Doctor : so a examination by a cardiologist is the best step for you
User : Ok I see him every 6 months or so Thanks
Doctor : your most welcome
Doctor : take care
User : Bye
Doctor : bye
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