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Lipid Profile

The blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood is called a lipid profile or lipid panel. It is used to determine the risk for cardiovascular and other diseases. It measures the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.

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What is causing the pricking pain around my chest area?

Query: Hello doctor, I frequently get a pricking type of pain on the left side, around the upper chest area, particularly behind the arm pit area. And sometimes behind the shoulder blades and in the chest area adjacent to the nipple. I have done TMT, ECG, and echocardiogram tests, and they are all normal. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shobhit Shah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your vitamin D is on the lower side, so your present problem of pricking pain can be due to this. You may need lifestyle modifications for deranged lipid profile. Do brisk walking for at least...  Read Full »

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