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Health Q&A
Regarding cholesterol and Gastric

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 suggest any tablet to control cholesterol. My friend suggested Lipirose 10mg. 2 years back I took atorva 10mg. Which is good ? Thank you

High BP for last few months

My BP was coming in the range of 150/95 for last few months. I started taking homeopathic medicine. It has come down to 130/90. Got all my tests done including ECG and Echo. All is normal. Triglycerides and cholesterol, Hb are normal. Diastolic pressure is not coming down. Please suggest.

Oiling body

Hi Doctor, is it good to apply oil to whole body? My mother forces me do it regularly but i don't like oil stickiness to body. Which oil is best to apply over whole body? Can oil be applied over private parts area like butt , upper thigh etc ?

Hair density

"I have had reduced hair density since 2011. After that, my hair loss stabilized, and I haven't experienced significant hair fall. However, I would like to know if it's possible to regain my lost hair. I am 34 years old."

Discuss on routine checkup report

I had my routine checkup and accordingly I need a prescription for medicines to fix the challenge highlighted by routine checkup report.

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