Question 1

Dear Doctor, please suggest what to do? My husband HDL levels are very low. He was using statins to control triglycerides, which were over 100 and are now 171. I am worried about his HDL levels. His lipid profile shows total cholesterol 118 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol 24 mg/dl, LDL cholesterol 60 mg/dl, triglycerides 171 mg/dl, TC/HDL cholesterol ratio 4.9, LDL/HDL ratio 2.5, VLDL cholesterol 34.2 mg/dl, and non-HDL cholesterol 93.6 mg/dl.

Question 2

I have received my blood report, and the following observations were made:
Total Cholesterol: 219 mg/dL
Triglycerides: 187 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol: 33 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol: 147 mg/dL
VLDL Cholesterol: 37.40 mg/dL
Could you please help me understand these results and advise what steps I should take to manage my cholesterol levels?

Question 3

Hi, I recently had a blood test, and the results show:
Slightly higher levels of LDL Cholesterol (Direct), Triglycerides, HbA1c, and High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein (hs CRP)
Slightly lower levels of Monocytes (Absolute Count) and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
I would like a holistic analysis of these results and recommendations based on my report. If any further tests are needed, I am willing to get them done. Also, I am unsure whether I should consult a General Physician or a Dietician/Nutrition Specialist.

I have high cholesterol and would like guidance on how to control it. I have attached my report for reference. Could you also advise on the possible side effects and long term complications if it is not controlled?

Control with low fat diet, avoid fried foods, increase fiber (fruits, oats), exercise 30 min daily. Long term risks include heart disease and stroke.

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