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Do I need medication for high cholesterol at 54?

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan |1145 Answers |Ask -Follow

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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 25, 2023Hindi

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Dear sir my total cholesterol is 148.7, HDL is 36.2, LDL 87.13 VlDl 25.37, triglycerides 126.86, CHOL/HDL ratio is 4.11, non HDL Cholesterol 112.5, LDL/HDL ratio is 2.41. I am 54 year old. My HDL is low. Please advise whether I need to start medication.

Ans: To bring up HDL exercise is an effective option
Brisk walk 30 mts five days a week or High intensity interval training program as prescribed by lifestyle or Fitness medicine specialist will help

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