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Suggest Remedy To Reduce High Cholesterol, LDL And HDL

Hallo doctor,Even though i dont eat a lot non veg and drinks, my cholesterol is high (288), LDL 217 and HDL 32. I got it checked today in Berlin, Doctor has recommended for Simvastatin -1A 20 mg for 3 months.I am 30 years old and my father too have the same problem, i have the same from 3 years and comes back when i leave eating medicine, what shall i do or do i eat medicine always.best regards Neeraj
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are mostly having familial dyslipidemia. This is genetic disease, runs in family. Patients with this disease usually have abnormal lipids at very young age like in your case. Your father is also having similar problem.
So familial dyslipidemia is more likely in your case.
And this needs lifelong treatment with lipid lowering drugs like simvastatin or atorvastatin.
Along with drugs, you need to follow strict dieting.
You should avoid oily and fatty foods.
Take high fiber diet. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Avoid stress and tension.
So regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy To Reduce High Cholesterol, LDL And HDL

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having familial dyslipidemia. This is genetic disease, runs in family. Patients with this disease usually have abnormal lipids at very young age like in your case. Your father is also having similar problem. So familial dyslipidemia is more likely in your case. And this needs lifelong treatment with lipid lowering drugs like simvastatin or atorvastatin. Along with drugs, you need to follow strict dieting. You should avoid oily and fatty foods. Take high fiber diet. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Avoid stress and tension. So regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.