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My lipid profile test , total cholestrol 188 mg/dl, hdl 63 mg/dl, triglycerids 238 mg/dl ldl 78 mg/dl , vldl cholestrol 48 mg/dl is it dangerous ?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

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High triglycerides: Your triglycerides are high. It should be less than or equal to 150. Please discuss with your doctor whether medication is advised for the triglycerides. In the meantime, increase your exercise level as this can lower triglycerides. Good luck.

Answered 2/7/2014

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A member asked:

My lipid profile test , total cholestrol 188 mg/dl, hdl 63 mg/dl, triglycerids 238 mg/dl ldl 78 mg/dl , vldl cholestrol 48 mg/dl is it dangerous ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

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