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?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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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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Here is my medical report: Hb: 14.6, TC: 5800, N: 66, L: 28, E: 03, M: 03, PLT: 245000, MP not seen, ESR: 3.0, CHO: 193.7, TRI: 328.0, HDL: 31.6, LDL: 111.5, UGLU Nil, UPRO Absent, PUC: 0 to 1, RBC: 0 to 1, FBS: 98.7, FUS: Negative, UREA: 17.4, CREAT: 1.18, SGPT: 26.8, SGOT: 19.5, URIC Acid: 7.1, TPro: 6.9, ALB: 4.2, GLO: 2.7. I would like to know how my report is and if there is any advice regarding it.

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