Patient's question:
Do you need to take medication promptly if your first cholesterol and triglyceride test results are high?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, it depends on the specific level of triglycerides or cholesterol. Mild cases can be managed through dietary changes and physical activity. If the condition is moderate to severe, such as high triglycerides, nonfenofibrate may be taken orally, and for high cholesterol, atorvastatin may be prescribed. Long-term high blood lipids can lead to atherosclerosis. It's important to follow a low-fat diet, avoid animal organs, animal fats, egg yolks, squid, and other high-fat foods.