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How To Lower Triglyceride Level?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2014
Question: Dear Doctor,
Did my general health check up in May'14. Uploaded my reports. Could you go through and guide me.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sorry, I am not able to view your reports. Please upload the reports or can mail me to YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN:Ashwin Bhandari.

I will go through the reports and reply you at the earliest.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (3 hours later)
Dear Sir,

As you suggested once again uploaded the reports, even though mailed the same to the said mail ID.

Thanking you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Abnormal Reports.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the reports.
Sorry for the delay.

I have gone through the reports. All are within normal limits except serum Triglycerides, VLDL, Vitamin D3 and TMT.

The Triglycerides and VLDL are raised. The usual treatment for raised cholesterol would be Statin group of drugs but I would advise you to control it through regular physical exercise and diet restrictions. And get a repeat Lipid profile done after 3 months. If the levels are still raised then you need to start with statins.

Vitamin D3 levels are low. For this you need to take calcium tablets 500mg once a day and vitamin D supplements like D- Rise sachets once a week for 6 weeks. And get it repeated after 2 months. If the levels are still low then you need to continue the supplements further.

Regarding your TMT tests, it suggests that there is exercise induced ischemia. This means that when you stress your heart there is decrease in blood supply to some of the tissues of the heart. For this you need to see a cardiologist who will advise you to go for ECHO of the heart and if required angiogram to know if there is any blockages in the vessels supplying blood to the heart.

Follow these instructions which will help you in improving your health status:
1. Regular physical exercises every morning from 7 to 8 A.M., if it's bright day in your place. This will keep you fit along with increase your sunlight exposure which helps in increase in production of Vitamin D.

2. Consume plenty of water, fruit juices and green leafy vegetables.

3. Avoid fatty and oily foods. Keep a gap of atleast 2hrs between dinner and going to bed.

4. Consume diet rich in calcium like Cheese, Yogurt, Milk, Sardines, Dark leafy greens like spinach, XXXXXXX turnips, and collard greens, Fortified cereals such as Raisin XXXXXXX Corn Flakes, Soybeans and ragi.

5. See a Cardiologist who will examine you and will advise you ECHO and if required angiogram. Blood thinners like Aspirin would also be advised.

Hope this answers your query. If any further questions, will be happy to help you.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (1 hour later)
Dear sir

Thanks for your prompt response and advice.

Will definitely follow what you suggested i. e. exercise, water / juice consumption, food, etc. In your advice said that vitamin D to be improved, could you please suggest the medicine name.

in this panel there is cardiologist, could you please refer mine case to him. In fact last year I consulted couple of Cardiologists, they suggested to consult chest specialist. Consultated to them also, they suggested medicine for one month. After that said me to follow certain discipline I.e don't lift he
avy items, run, laugh loudly, etc. could you suggest permanent cure Pls.

looking for your advice.

thanking you
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As I have mentioned in my previous reply calcium tablets 500mg once a day. Any brand will do along with D- Rise sachets once a week for six weeks. After 2 months get vitamin D3 test repeated to know the improvements.

I have requested the customercare team to refer your query to a cardiologist, which I hope would be done by now.

Hope this answers your query.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (8 minutes later)
Thanks a ton.
Have a nice weekend
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are welcome. Please rate the answers after closing the query.

You too have a nice weekend.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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How To Lower Triglyceride Level?

Brief Answer: Please upload reports Detailed Answer: Hi, Sorry, I am not able to view your reports. Please upload the reports or can mail me to YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN:Ashwin Bhandari. I will go through the reports and reply you at the earliest. Regards.