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I have high cholesterol. Will eating almonds help lower it?

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In October 2017 cholesterol: 206 mg/dl In Jan 2018 cholesterol: 196 mg/dl Now (feb 2018) cholesterol: 202 mg/dl Since October, i'm on strict diet, still unable to lower my cholesterol, please suggest!

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HELLO, CONTINUE DIET. WALKING FOR 40 MIN FIVE DAYS IN A WEEK (BRICK WALK) IT'S VERY EFFECTIVE. OTHERWISE MEDICINE IS THEIR. TAB ROSUVASTATIN 10 MG ONE AT NIGHT FOR ONE MONTH. SLIGHT UNWANTED FEELING ... Read More

My cholesterol is mostly above 200..i tried a lot of homeopathy doctors and medicine like adel-28, guatteria gumeri q,cholesterinum 3x...but still not going below 200..i need an expert doctor to consult..because I don't take rich and diet and exercise regularly..but my spgt goes up and down like 53 and comes to 38..pls advise

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The medicine u took are specifics, which works occasionally. Permanent results are achieved by proper homeopathic treatment only. Don't take free over the counter suggestions. ... Read More

I am 46 year old male and have a sedentary lifestyle. Event I got my blood tests done in which my cholesterol levels were 260. Is it very high? If yes, what should I do the lower my cholesterol levels? Are there any food stuffs which can help in decreasing the counts? Will change of cooking oil be helpful?

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Its borderline high. Should do 30 mins of brisk walk every day.. eat green leafy vegetables , grains and fruits in diet. Avoid fried and junk food Cooking oil doesnt make a difference, still olive o ... Read More

My total cholesterol is 235. How can this be lowered below 200? Please advise. Please find the report attached.

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Kindly consult online directly to me. As per your report you will be needing cholesterol medication which can be prescribed only after obtaining few more details. Thanks. Dr Anand Lingan. ... Read More

Got blood test done in the evening. Was pretty dehydrated. Had only 800ml water. Cholesterol: 229 HDL: 64 LDL: 160 Triglyceride:75 My question is does my time and condition affect this result to be like this? Is there a natural way to reduce the cholesterol? (Genetic testing revealed absence of hereditary markers for lipids)

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Ldl is very high, medication is required. ... Read More

I recently checked my cholesterol levels casually, and all the numbers are very low. Is it okay to have such low numbers, or can it cause any health risks? My levels are Total Cholesterol: 95 mg/dL LDL: 44 mg/dL HDL: 45 mg/dL Triglycerides: 36 mg/DL. Find the attached reports, Not taking any medicine

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Your report is absolutely normal.No need to worry. ... Read More

Dear Sir/Madam, I have high LDL cholesterol (166) for which doc prescribed Rosuvas F 10 tab. But many are saying if I start statins ...I have to take for the rest of my life ( instead they are suggesting diet/exercise). Is it true if I start taking starin, I have to continue for the rest of my life ?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I need diet to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Currently HDL is 36 overall cholesterol is 157 but need to maintain for long time to avoid medicines

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A life style change helps you reduce your bad cholesterol. Add diet rich in fiber ,protein.if you are looking for a customised plan do connect with me on ansusnutrimom on instagram ... Read More

Need to lower Cholesterol & Triglycerides which doctor is Good for this issue.Please Let me know. Thanks

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Hi my cholesterol levels - LDL 167 & Total cholesterol 237 & triglycerides 111. Kindly prescribe me ayurvedic medicine to lower the levels. Also advice the natural remedies to lower .Thanks in advance.

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Your LDL and total cholesterol are above the usual healthy range, while your triglycerides are normal. This pattern often responds well to diet and lifestyle changes first, especially since you have n ... Read More

​I had a weight of 123 kg and 5ft 9in at that time ldl was 95 , hdl 48 , triglyceride of 75 and total cholesterol of 157 after 6 months while I am exercising eating fiber and all my weight is 118 kg and my ldl is 153 , hdl is 42 and triglyceride is 83. I have a whole thyroid panel tested all in normal I also have a weird fear that I will die

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Your LDL rising from 95 to 153 while your weight dropped is unusual but not alarming on its own, since diet changes take a few months to fully reflect in lipid numbers and genetics plays a role too. Y ... Read More

This is my cholesterol report. I am worried if I have plaque. I am 34. Is it really high? How can I decrease it?” • Total Cholesterol: 267 mg/dL • Triglycerides: 194 mg/dL • HDL Cholesterol: 49 mg/dL • LDL Cholesterol: 179 mg/dL • VLDL Cholesterol: 39 mg/dL • Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: 5.4 • LDL/HDL Ratio: 3.64 • Non-HDL Cholesterol: 218 mg/dL

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Plaque formation starts early in life and risk factors like high cholesterol expedite the Plaque growth ... Read More

I,Sushovan Saha , Date of birth is 05/01/1987. Height is 160 cm and weight is 60 kg. I used to take Lipikind F from 02 years ago. I took it 01 year with prescribed by doctor. But Last year I noticed a pain in my left side of abdomen.By doing USG ,I came to know that it was a stone in my left kidney. Then I took homeopathy medicine (Berbaris Vulgar

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If you have recently gotten your lipid profile test and it is within normal range then there is no need to be in regular medication but maintaining lifestyle and diet along with sleep routine plays an ... Read More

I took cholesterol test my report is like cholesterol levels Iis 152 triglycerides 46 hdl cholesterol is 48 ldl cholesterol is 94.8 vldl cholesterol is 9.2 cholesterol hdl ratio is 3.2 non hdl cholesterol is 104

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Normal .. practice lifestyle changes ... Read More

32M, seeking General Medicine consult for rising cholesterol/lipid trend + borderline HbA1c. Total Cholesterol: 264 (Nov'25) → 191 (Mar'26) → 239 (Jul'26) LDL: 174 → 123 → 192 Triglycerides: 213 → 209 → 277 HDL: 48 → 33 → 47 HbA1c: 5.7 (Mar'26), 5.7 (Jul'26) — pre-diabetic range, unchanged Vitam

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Plz connect on proctor. I will definitely help you ... Read More

Hi, Two yrs before my husband had high cholesterol and had some pain in heart so we did chk and treatment for cholesterol.now again we had a blood test just to chk once..so attached report seems again it's high..can we able to reduce this via food or need treatment..if we can by food pls suggest.i have attached report pls let me know

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Very high levels. Of course, he should modify his lifestyle, including eating habits and starting of regular exercise. But he’ll also need medical management for the same. Kindly consult your cardiolo ... Read More

Hi, Two yrs before my husband had high cholesterol and had some pain in heart so we did chk and treatment for cholesterol.now again we had a blood test just to chk once..so attached report seems again it's high..can we able to reduce this via food or need treatment..if we can by food pls suggest.i have attached report pls let me know

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance. ... Read More

Hi, I am really worried about my high cholesterol Please can anyone tell me, am I in danger? Last week report Cholesterol: 210 Triglycerides: 232 HDL: 23.30 LDL: 129 VLDL: 46.40 Total cholesterol/ HDL ratio: 9.01 Do i need to take a statin tablet Is it possible to reverse without statin? Am in a dangerous state? I don't have sugar 6 months back whe

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Hi, I am really worried about my high cholesterol Please can anyone tell me, am I in danger? Last week report Cholesterol: 210 Triglycerides: 232 HDL: 23.30 LDL: 129 VLDL: 46.40 Total cholesterol/ HDL ratio: 9.01 Do i need to take a statin tablet Is it possible to reverse without statin? Am in a dangerous state? I don't have sugar 6 months back whe

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Cholesterol is slightly high, Do diet control , regular exercise Plan weight reduction. That would suffice ... Read More

Hi, I'm 27 years old and I've diagnosed with high cholesterol during casual checkup. Total cholesterol:296 mg/dl , triglycerides:310 and LDL: 208. I do have inactive lifestyle and consume diet full of fat and also have genetic cholesterol issues . My questions are: Am I at the risk of heart attack at the age of 27? Should I start atorvastatin asap

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This high LDL needs medicines. Meet a cardiologist and start statin ... Read More

How to manage tryglicerides 178 and cholesterol 182 previous month it shows 121 and 124 simultaneously

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Both values are borderline high and have gone up from last month. Since you're diabetic, this needs attention. Cut sugar, white rice, fried food and refined carbs. Exercise 30 min daily. Get a full li ... Read More

I have high cholesterol I all segment . What I do for this. Diet or workout is sufficient or medicine required.

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Take Rosuvastatin 10 mg once daily at night for one month then recheck your lipid profile. ... Read More

I got my lipid profile test & found it to be suffering from high cholesterol. I'm attaching the report, please check & prescribe medicines for that.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I got my lipid profile test & found it to be suffering from high cholesterol. I'm attaching the report, please check & prescribe medicines for that.

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Need to start Statins and ezetimibe, (if required) ... Read More

Blood report indicates high triglycerides and high cholesterol levels. Treatment options and whom to consult on top priority

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have cholesterol level 249 should I take statin ? Will Consuming statin should be continued for long period?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hello doctor, for the past few days I have been eating too much meat due to Bakrid, now I have done lipid test and the report has come 1)total cholesterol-226 2) triglyceride-188 3)Hdl-46 4)LDl-142 ,should I take statin or how can I reduce it, I am 39 years old. And plz check my echo

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Hi, Proper evaluation and personalised advice needed, a detailed consultation would be best. Feel free to consult me for further guidance. ... Read More

Hello, I'm feeling pain in left upper abdomen and I'm not getting gas and burp. I'm feeling it is stuck and causing this issue. Even back pain also I'm getting. If I have tea or coffee immediately I'm feeling gas. Stomach will bloat if I have coffee or tea. I have tested in lap. I have ldl 123, hdl 35.8, triglycerides 254.8, vldl 51. Please sugges

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Hello Doctor, 2 months ago, my test results were: Serum Homocysteine: 63.6 µmol/L LDL Cholesterol: 148 mg/dL As advised by a doctor, I took Folic Acid tablets for 2 months. Recent test results: Serum Homocysteine: 25.33 µmol/L LDL Cholesterol: 153 mg/dL Vitamin B12: 283 pg/mL Vitamin D (25-OH): 46.4 nmol/L Could you please review these re

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You need to initiate status for your high levels of LDl ... Read More

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