All You Need To Know About Lipid Profile Test
Lipid profile test is a complete cholesterol test. It revels the levels of “good”, “bad” cholesterol, and triglycerides in your blood. We will further discuss about these terms in the article.
We all get worried about having high cholesterol and often avoid oily food.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat that is soft and needed for your body to function in a healthy manner. But excess of cholesterol leads to:
Clogging or hardening of arteries.
Who is at risk of high cholesterol?
In the following cases you could be at risk of high cholesterol:
You have a family history of high cholesterol
Excessive smoking and drinking alcohol frequently
You suffer from diabetes,
Often women suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, or underactive thyroid glands.
This includes the complete cholesterol level i.e. a combination of LDL-C, VLDL-C and HDL-C.
LDL cholesterol or Low-density lipoprotein:
This is often referred to as “bad cholesterol” since it is easier for everyone to understand that it is harmful for our health. It can get collected in your blood vessels and increase risk of cardiovascular disease.
VLDL very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol:
This type of cholesterol is present in low amounts when the blood sample is tested after fasting because, it mostly comes from recently consumed food. An increase in VLDL in the fasting sample might indicate abnormal lipid metabolism.
HDL or high-density lipoprotein:
It is commonly known as “good cholesterol”. It helps to decrease the build-up of LDL in your blood vessels.
It’s a type of fat from consumed food. Excess of triglycerides indicates that you might suffer from cardiovascular disease and pancreatic inflammation.
Why would your doctor recommend a lipid profile test?
It is a routine test to check if your cholesterol levels are normal or it falls into a borderline, intermediate or high-risk category.
If your results have been abnormal in the previous test it needs to be monitored as the doctor would like to check if you face the risk of heart disease.
It helps to diagnose other health challenges like liver disease.
The doctor would want to monitor your body’s response to the treatment prescribed for cholesterol or lifestyle changes.
Also, if your doctor observes that you face the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, he/she might recommend frequent lipid profile testing. Any elevation in cholesterol levels has to monitored.Read More...
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