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Cholesterol is a waxy and fat-like substance your body uses to protect nerves and make hormones, bile acid, and vitamin D. The cholesterol needed by the body is produced by the liver and from the food you eat. The two types of cholesterol carried by the lipoproteins are low-density lipoproteins LDL (bad cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein HDL (good cholesterol).

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How can women lower their triglycerides after menopause?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It would be helpful if you could share your lipid profile report so I can see exactly how high your triglycerides are.

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How do I track my triglyceride progress between tests at 47?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you so much for sharing your query with me. This can be problematic if not treated earlier because it can cause heart disease and pancreatitis.

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How can I lower my triglyceride levels safely at age 45?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is completely natural to feel worried, given your family history and your current health situation.

What causes high RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through the query, the only concern is high cholesterol, for which I advise Statin to be taken only after consulting your doctor.

At 64, is my dad’s constipation related to IBS C?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

How can high cholesterol levels be managed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I recommend performing ambulatory ECG (electrocardiogram) monitoring for 24 to 48 hours to investigate any potential cardiac arrhythmias.

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Please check my lipid profile and provide detailed interpretation.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your lipid profile (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) suggests that you have normal cholesterol levels except LDL cholesterol, which is raised.

Can statins be started in case of an abnormal lipid profile?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please share your lipid panel. If LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is more than 190 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), Statins should be started.

My triglycerides are high. Which diet is best for me?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out.

Why the absolute monocytes are low in my routine blood work?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows (attachment removed to protect patient identity): Routine variation in various white blood cell counts is normal.

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