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What Does The Following Blood Test Report Indicate?

i just got blood work done. My Total Chol is 223, HDL is 41, LDL is 140, and Trig 209. These numbers seem high to me? I got tested 4 months ago and my results were total chol 180, HDL 38, LDL 123, Trig 95. after the first test my doctor suggest i take Red Rice Yeast, Coq10,Fish Oil, and Flax Seedoil. I take each daily. should i be worried?
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
The lipid profile which was done previously shows normal total cholesterol, low HDL, elevated LDL and normal triglycerides.
After 4 months, total cholesterol has increased, HDL is still low, LDL is still high and triglyceride is increased.
The treatment that you are taking is to increase levels of HDL, however, it has not worked.
You need to consult your physician for management.
Initially life style modifications are required to lower total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides.
Exercising, high fiber diet, less processed and fatty foods, less salt are life style modifications required.
HDL can be increased by including omega 3 fatty acids, fish, flax seeds in diet.
If levels of LDL, triglycerides and total cholesterol still remain high, drugs may be required.

Thanks and take care
Dr shailja puri
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What Does The Following Blood Test Report Indicate?

Hello and welcome to HCM, The lipid profile which was done previously shows normal total cholesterol, low HDL, elevated LDL and normal triglycerides. After 4 months, total cholesterol has increased, HDL is still low, LDL is still high and triglyceride is increased. The treatment that you are taking is to increase levels of HDL, however, it has not worked. You need to consult your physician for management. Initially life style modifications are required to lower total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides. Exercising, high fiber diet, less processed and fatty foods, less salt are life style modifications required. HDL can be increased by including omega 3 fatty acids, fish, flax seeds in diet. If levels of LDL, triglycerides and total cholesterol still remain high, drugs may be required. Thanks and take care Dr shailja puri