About Cholesterol
High cholesterol means high levels of fats in the blood, especially LDL, which can increase heart attack and stroke risk.
Cholesterol symptoms
- usually no symptoms
- detected on lipid profile
Common causes of Cholesterol
- diet
- genetics
- obesity
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
Cholesterol treatment options
- Consult a doctor for high LDL, diabetes, heart disease, stroke history, or deciding statin treatment.
Safe home care for Cholesterol
- reduce saturated fat
- exercise
- weight control
- avoid smoking
Emergency signs for Cholesterol
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Cholesterol
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Cholesterol.
Lab tests for Cholesterol
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D level.
From Rs. 2,880
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Thyroid Profile
TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
From Rs. 2,250
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
From Rs. 1,620
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Liver Function Test (LFT)
ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
From Rs. 1,440
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
From Rs. 1,080
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
From Rs. 449
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Methemoglobin
Methemoglobin level test.
From Rs. 4,050
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Carboxyhemoglobin
Carbon monoxide exposure marker.
From Rs. 4,050