Good morning. I am 25 years old. I have CKD. My cholesterol levels are slightly increased cholesterol -220; LDL-150; HDL-32. Can I take tablets to reduce? Or diet only control the cholesterol. Before this cholesterol levels were increased but I didn't take any tablets by the diet only my cholesterol levels were dropped. But again these are increased now I am thinking that same thing to follow to good diet. Is it ok or need to take tablet?

Dr. Sameer MehrotraCardiologist19yrs exp

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First try diet and exercise measure for 4 weeks. Then repeat lipid profile and based on that it will be decided that u need medications in addition. For diet - Add vegetables and Fruits (as per your renal needs) in your diet, decrease sugar, fried food and carbs and improve your eating patterns. For details consult a dietician. For exercise - Start with brisk walking and target to increase it upto 40 mins daily. Also get your sugar and thyroid evaluated. 

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