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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

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

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

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

Please suggest me for high triglycerides. It is 288. And hdl is low. I had been taking medicines rosuvastin for cholesterol. But can it be possible to reduce my triglycerides without medicines. I don't want to make a habit of medicine now only I m 44 years married old women. It's happening from past one year up and down. My ECG, 2d echo, sugar othe

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Triglycerides at 288 with low HDL do respond well to diet and activity changes, often more than LDL does, so trying that route first is reasonable. The main drivers are refined carbs, sugar, fried foo ...  Read More

Hi doctors I m 44 year married female. From past one year I have high triglycerides and cholesterol up and down. I was taking rosuvastatin tablet once and then my cholesterol use to come down but not much difference in triglycerides. My physical activity is not that great. I did my last lipid report yesterday it was showing triglycerides - 288 and

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Triglycerides at 288 are above the healthy range, and your HDL at 34 is a little low too, though your LDL and total cholesterol look fine. Diet and inactivity affect triglycerides more than they affec ...  Read More

Hi Sir, i have Fatty liver and elevated ALT 69.2 and AST 57.2. Cholesterol 247, bad cholesterol 168.9

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Your ALT and AST are both above the usual lab range, and a cholesterol of 247 with LDL near 169 is high. Together these usually go along with fatty liver, which often raises liver enzymes and choleste ...  Read More

My fasting blood test shows total cholesterol 256 mg/dL and triglycerides 536 mg/dL. Are these levels dangerous? What additional tests are needed, and do I need medication to reduce them?

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Both readings are above the safe range. A total cholesterol of 256 falls in the high category, and a triglyceride level of 536 is very high on its own, high enough that it needs attention regardless o ...  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

Hey My chlosterol level is high and my blood pressure is 150/100. Even I feel discomfort in my left hand side of the stomach sometime. Please go through with it

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For pain on left side it might be due to gastritis , kindly avoid tea, coffee spicy food . If pain persist consult gastroenterologist ...  Read More

Hello dr my tgl level aare so high or the basic blood profile is absolutely normal hb 13 lft is normal I was feeling heaviness in my chest which got ok after exercise what should I do my blood is also thick how to lower my lipid

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Send me the reports and consult after that. Go for ECG urgently and review at local doctors ...  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

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