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What could cause breathlessness while walking?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a normal, healthy individual with a sedentary lifestyle. I weigh 147 pounds, and my height is 5'4" feet. I experience some breathlessness when I walk. Hence, I want to understand if there is something wrong with me. My annual medical checkup (over the last three years) shows my cholesterol levels are above normal and have higher values in the blood hemogram report. My vitamin D levels have also been deficient for over three years. My BP is 140/80 mm of Hg, and my heart rate ranges between 65 and 78 bpm. Two years back, I took Ayurveda medicines to reduce cholesterol levels.

My concern is that I will have cardiovascular issues if I do not notice these higher values in my cholesterol and hemogram levels and my vitamin D deficiency. I have attached my recent reports. Please review my reports and suggest if there is a need to take any medication to control cholesterol and hemogram levels. Do I need to take any supplements for my vitamin D deficiency? For comparative purposes and better diagnosis, I have also attached my test results for the past three years, which have a high value. Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Vivek Singla

Education:

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Dr. Vivek Singla is a highly regarded interventional cardiologist and Chief Consultant of Cardiology. He specializes in performing coronary and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, deploying advanced techniques such as IVUS, OCT, IVL, and mechanical thrombectomy for complex vascular interventions. He implants pacemakers, CRT-D, AICD devices, and manages peripheral vascular and dialysis fistula interventions and venous thrombectomy procedures. He is known for his patient‑centered care, precise clinical judgment, and adoption of cutting‑edge interventional cardiology technology.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know about your diet. Do you have any allergies? Do you smoke? My suggestion would be to reduce your intake of saturated fats and trans fats in your diet. I suggest you start taking the tablet Rosuvastatin 10 mg daily at bedtime. Take one capsule of Cholecalciferol once a week for six weeks.

Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent. For your high eosinophils, I would like to deworm you first. To do this, you can start taking the Albendazole tablet 400 mg at bedtime. It has to be chewed for three days. Repeat your lipid profile after two months. The rest seems to be fine.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Treatment plan

For treatment, I suggest starting with drugs and lifestyle modifications. Have a diet with low saturated and trans fats. Begin with some physical activity daily. Repeat lipid profile after two months.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply,

I do not smoke. However, on certain occasions, I have smoked in the past. I am a passive smoker. I consume only beer once a week. I travel a lot, so I consume outside food almost every day. I am a vegetarian. I have no known allergies to sulfur. I am not sure about the reaction to other drugs. How long should I take Rozavel? Can you also give some input on the low vitamin D levels?

Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Singla

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek Singla is a highly regarded interventional cardiologist and Chief Consultant of Cardiology. He specializes in performing coronary and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, deploying advanced techniques such as IVUS, OCT, IVL, and mechanical thrombectomy for complex vascular interventions. He implants pacemakers, CRT-D, AICD devices, and manages peripheral vascular and dialysis fistula interventions and venous thrombectomy procedures. He is known for his patient‑centered care, precise clinical judgment, and adoption of cutting‑edge interventional cardiology technology.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You must continue the tablet Rosuvastatin 10 mg for two months and repeat your cholesterol levels. If cholesterol levels are in the desired range, you can reduce the dose depending on the levels. Regarding vitamin D, take one capsule once a week for two months and then repeat the levels.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At January 13, 2016
Reviewed At September 25, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek Singla is a highly regarded interventional cardiologist and Chief Consultant of Cardiology. He specializes in performing coronary and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, deploying advanced techniques such as IVUS, OCT, IVL, and mechanical thrombectomy for complex vascular interventions. He implants pacemakers, CRT-D, AICD devices, and manages peripheral vascular and dialysis fistula interventions and venous thrombectomy procedures. He is known for his patient‑centered care, precise clinical judgment, and adoption of cutting‑edge interventional cardiology technology.

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Education:

BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek Singla is a highly regarded interventional cardiologist and Chief Consultant of Cardiology. He specializes in performing coronary and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, deploying advanced techniques such as IVUS, OCT, IVL, and mechanical thrombectomy for complex vascular interventions. He implants pacemakers, CRT-D, AICD devices, and manages peripheral vascular and dialysis fistula interventions and venous thrombectomy procedures. He is known for his patient‑centered care, precise clinical judgment, and adoption of cutting‑edge interventional cardiology technology.

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