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Blood Work Shows High Triglycerides, Taking Trichlor. What Else Should Be Done?
Question: My husband had bloodwork - everything looks good exept triglyceride ?
Dr said that it is really way too high!
Should be below 200.... Mine is 454
Starting me on med called Trichlor. What else should I do?
Dr said that it is really way too high!
Should be below 200.... Mine is 454
Starting me on med called Trichlor. What else should I do?
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Triglycerides are a type of fat and excess of this results in hardening of arteries called as atherosclerosis which can cause various heart disorders and stokes.
The most important causes of high triglycerides in blood are..
Presence of diabetes
Presence of hypothyroidism
Obesity
Consumption of alcohol
Drugs like Beta blockers,diuretics,steroids etc
Treatment involves...
Controlling your sugar and thyroid levels,if present
Quitting smoking
Quitting alcohol
Regular aerobic exercises for 45 minutes a day.
Reduction of weight.
Moderating your fats and carbohydrate intake.
TRICOR is a fabric acid derivative used to bring down the levels of triglycerides in blood by reducing its production in liver and helping in elimination from body.
Along with regular medication,your husband must change his lifestyle by eating healthy and doing regular exercises.
There is nothing to worry as everything shall become all right gradually.
I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Thanks for the query.
Triglycerides are a type of fat and excess of this results in hardening of arteries called as atherosclerosis which can cause various heart disorders and stokes.
The most important causes of high triglycerides in blood are..
Presence of diabetes
Presence of hypothyroidism
Obesity
Consumption of alcohol
Drugs like Beta blockers,diuretics,steroids etc
Treatment involves...
Controlling your sugar and thyroid levels,if present
Quitting smoking
Quitting alcohol
Regular aerobic exercises for 45 minutes a day.
Reduction of weight.
Moderating your fats and carbohydrate intake.
TRICOR is a fabric acid derivative used to bring down the levels of triglycerides in blood by reducing its production in liver and helping in elimination from body.
Along with regular medication,your husband must change his lifestyle by eating healthy and doing regular exercises.
There is nothing to worry as everything shall become all right gradually.
I hope it helps however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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