Hi doctor,
My barium level shows greater than 50. I do not drink or smoke. Currently, I am on Winolap for urticaria. I need some help on this. Thank you.
Hi,
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- Barium exposure can be increased if you are in constant exposure, which can occur through pollution also.
- Do you work in a place where electronics are concerned or travel near factories? Have you been recently under radiological procedure like barium swallow?
- The above are the potential sources. The pollution causing barium increase is coming up in a big way and so avoid the exposure.
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Thank you doctor,
I am working in an IT company. There is no factory nearby. But, my place is full of traffic. Will it cause any side effect? Should I follow any medicine?
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- The common symptoms of barium poisoning include the following:
- Muscle weakness and tremors.
- Difficulty in breathing.
- Stomach irritations accompanied by diarrhea.
- Anxiety.
- Cardiac irregularities such as abnormally high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat.
- If you feel any of the above symptoms, then take treatment for that.
- Avoid environmental exposure and avoid eating fish that was caught near industrial sites. Ascertain that the fish and seafood you eat does not contain barium or any other heavy metal.
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Thank you doctor,
My cholesterol is 205 and it is hereditary as all my family members have high cholesterol. Even if I cut off dairy and non-vegetarian foods, it still stays 200. Is it necessary to take medicine to control it? Is it too high?
Hi,
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- You are absolutely right and the cutoff limit of cholesterol is 200. What is your LDL and HDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein)?
- The new guidelines suggest that LDL should be 70 and HDL should be 70 that is LDL 70 : HDL 70. But, it is very difficult to maintain.
- At a cholesterol level of 205, I would suggest you to decrease fat in food and follow regular exercise. Avoid smoking and drinking, if you do.
- If you have any other comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes or strong family history of heart disease, then I suggest a low dose of statin such as Atorvastatin 10 mg. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent.
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