Which drug should I use to increase Triglycerid?

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Hello doctor! My mother has a Triglyceride index higher than 4. So the doctor asked me if there is any medicine to support treatment? Looking forward to getting advice from your doctor. I thank Dr. much sir.
Bui Le Duyen
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Hello. Triglyceride is an index belonging to the set of blood lipids. To choose a treatment method for dyslipidemia, doctors must evaluate many factors such as risk factors, comorbidities, LDL-cholesterol, Triglycerides,...
Therefore, before deciding When deciding to choose a treatment method for a patient with hypertriglyceridemia, the doctor needs to examine and do tests to choose the optimal treatment method.
With your mother's hypertriglyceridemia, the doctor advised her to increase exercise, limit the intake of sweets and starches. In addition, it is possible to take more Omega 3 but the most important thing is that the patient should see a cardiologist.
You should register your mother to be examined at one of the Vinmec Health System hospitals nationwide to be assessed for risk factors, comorbidities and the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment for her condition. increased triglycerides.
Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Xuan Ninh - Emergency Doctor - Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital