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My cholesterol values are very high and doctor advised to take Rosuvas 20 MG at night for three months. Rosuvas having many side effects and need to your suggestion please. Rosuvas increases chance of diabetes as per Google. Total cholesterol - 253 mg/dl HDL cholesterol -direct - 44 mg/dl Triglycerides - 134 mg/dl LDL cholesterol - direct - 184 mg/

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There are many reasons for high cholestrol. It can b either familial, lifestyle related(obesity/ sedentary lifestyle) and metabolic syndrome associated. As your cholesterol levels are very high first ...  Read More

I am taking crestor 40MG and Ezetrol 10 Mg, my cholesterol results are as follows: Total Cholesterol: 4.25 LDL: 2.5 HDL: 093 Triglyceride 1.82 All are in MMol/l unit, I want to reduce statins, i feel fatigue, most probably muscle pain, tiredness, lost focus, can you please urgently advise.

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Stop all medicine. Get SERUM CPK DONE . Get ECG ECHO TMT Done. Need to evaluate. WWW. SKYMEDICAL.IN Please visit register and upload your existing or new records at WWW.SKYMEDICAL.IN and complete you ...  Read More

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Having high cholesterol need help. How reduce it and maintain it. And what foods to avoid and what to eat?

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HELLO, CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN M.D.. TILL THAN, BRISK WALK FOR FORTY MINUTES FOR FIVE DAYS IN A WEEK IS VERY EFFECTIVE. I HAD IN MY FAMILY TRIGLYCERIDE IS MORE THAN 600NOW ON SIX MONTHS IT IS ...  Read More

Immediately I should reduce the cholesterol what steps can I take ..now the cholesterol level are very high.

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HELLO, CHANGE THE LIFE PATTERN. BLEND DIET STRICTLY.IF NON VEG REDUCE IT TO ONE TIME A MONTH.. WALKING BRICK FOURTY MIN FOR FIVE DAYS IN A WEEK. TABLET URSITOR SR 450mg TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FO ...  Read More

My mother having cholesterol is 403 mg/dl and serum triglycerides is 178 mg/dil but she is not suffering any symptoms of cholesterol like chest pain , neusea etc . please suggest I have attached lipid profile report below

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LDL is quite high It should me managed with medication/ lifestyle/ dietary modifications ...  Read More

I am suffering with LDL cholesterol which is in very high percentage.Is there any Medicine to reduce LDL cholesterol.Please suggest..

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There are a number of drugs like various statins. You lab report with details of all parameters of lipid profile would be needed ...  Read More

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please frame a proper question if at all you want a serious answer ...  Read More

High cholesterol - 320 Vitamin D deficiency- 18.26(as per latest test) Weight around 55kg Father and brother also have cholesterol problem, it is genetic. What would best steps to reduce cholesterol levels.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello I am krishna. I am working in One Mnc.today I checked my cholesterol level.i came to know that I have very high cholesterol. My weight is 76kg,height 173cm. I do heavy work out everyday. But still my cholesterol levels are not reducing. Can someone help me abt this

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Get one lipid profile test and send the report ...  Read More

I had a problem with high cholesterol my total cholesterol is two twenty one ldl one forty six hdl thirty six vldl thirty nine triglycerides two eighty now what should I do I am a smoker but I have decreased it gradually do I have to start statins if I start statins then can I stop them after my cholesterol is reduced

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Hi You should be started on statins... You will need it for a long time to avoid further complications.... Consult physician get evaluated for the same.... ...  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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Cut Down ur weight Get lipoprotein a ...  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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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

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

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

He has fasting sugar 120 and hba1c 6.8 Creatinine 1.12 rest everything normal blood pressure 130 But lipid profile is high Cholestrol 260 Triglyceride 390 HDL 51 LDL 154 VLDL 80 NON HDL 200 Pls suggest what to do

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Will help you ...  Read More

My hdl cholesterol is 34 mg/dl.My triglycerides are 296mg/dl.Which medicine can be taken. Can high altitude treks be done?

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You asked if high-altitude treks can be done with these lipid levels. Having elevated triglycerides alone does not completely ban you from trekking, but high altitudes place massive mechanical and oxy ...  Read More

I have high uric acid and cholesterol levels in my body.i would like to get a diet plan to reduce them

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High cholesterol and high uric acid, makes food group choices a bit tricky. Contrary to the fads that one reads....you will not benefit from a high protein, low carb diet. Best would be to meet a nut ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I recently had some blood tests done and wanted your opinion. Here are my key reports: - Total Cholesterol: 246.8 mg/dL (High) - Triglycerides: 106 mg/dL (Normal) - Hemoglobin: 12.6 g/dL (Slightly low) Other tests: - Thyroid (TSH): Normal - Blood Sugar (Fasting & PP): Normal - Liver Function Test: Normal - Kidney Function Test: No

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No medication required. Lifestyle modification is enough. You can always go for additional tests ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am 39 years old, I am a cricketer, my weight is 89, height is 5'11, I got my lipid profile tested, in which total cholesterol was 225 and LDL is 161, what should I do to reduce it and why does LDL increase triglycerides -131

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

Sedentary lifestyle & eating of fried foods lead to high cholesterol in 33y male. He is taking medication which helped to bring down cholesterol. But please give a basic nutrition plan to keep bad cholesterol minimal.

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Hi For a customised nutrition plan, please book a video consult through the app ...  Read More

My cholesterol is above the normal range. Should I take Atrovastine 20 lifelong. My angiography is clear but on ramp walking I feel slightly uncomfortable in the centre of lungs

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If your cholesterol level is high and your geography is normal, you will need lifestyle, changes and temporary. You can use statin to reduce your lipids under a Cardiologist guidance ...  Read More

Have taken Rosuvastatin 20mg for 90 days. Still cholesterol and triglycerides are higher than normal.

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Kindly focus on your lifestyle in that case. Modify your eating habits to avoid oily, junk, bakery, sweets, admit. And start exercising regularly. At least an hour a day and five days a week focusing ...  Read More

3 months ago my hba1c was 6.1, I used to have sweets daily, weight was 79 kg, then I stopped total sweets and reduced weight to 72kg, height 5'6", now hba1c is 4.7, but cholesterol is 210, triglycerides normal, what should I do, no history of any diseases, still don't take sweets , should I lose more weight? Or what

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Nothing to worry. Continue good life style. ...  Read More

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