Question 1

what does it mean to have high hdl cholesterol?

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Good: Hdl is the good cholesterol and having a high level of it will stand against the effects of the bad cholesterol called ldl, so having a high HDL can help in eleminating risk factors for having a stroke or a heart attack in the near future.

Question 2

what does high cholesterol mean?

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Cholesterol: Cholesterol is one of the fatty components found in the blood. When there is an excess amount of cholesterol in the blood stream, it correlates with the formation of atherosclerotic changes in the blood vessels. This predisposes the person to heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Other problems also can be seen. As such we try and keep cholesterol low in the bloodstream.

Question 3

if you have high cholesterol does it mean you have to take cholesterol medication daily?

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It depends.: If you are otherwise healthy, high cholesterol can be controlled with lifestyle changes alone, such as weight loss and exercise. However, if you have other diseases in addition to high cholesterol, such as diabetes or coronary artery disease, your doctor may recommend starting medication. Each patient is different, and should discuss their options with their doctor.

Question 4

does having blocked arteries mean you have high cholesterol?

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May be: Cholesterol; is one part
others are htn/ dm/family history 
smoking including 2nd hand and third hand smoking.

Question 5

recent blood work showed high cholesterol and urate and low amylase, what does that mean?

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Textbooks: This question, to answer, would require a full text book. But, there are sites and books to read if you want to know.  In my office when labs are abnormal I have a 30 minute session to go over the basics for the problem.

To give you any advice a doctor would need the full cholesterol and metabolic panels. Not just the diagnosis. They would need your medication list and medical history.

Question 6

i've had high cholesterol since age 15 (may have had it longer but first time i was checked). i have a hs-crp of 8.9. does that mean i have cad?

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NO!: An HS-CRP of 8.9 has NOTHING to do with your heart.  An HS CRP of 1.5 could mean that you're at increased risk of heart disease, but it's a terrible test that is non-specific. A number as high as yours means it isn't coming from your heart at all. For instance, if you have any form of arthritis or infection, your CRP will skyrocket.

Question 7

what does it mean if one of my ankles is swollen? i dont eat tons of salt so i doubt its that, is it kidneys or what? i do have high cholesterol issue

Accepted Answer

If one ankle is : Swollen, I would consider injury or biomechanical induced condition. Could have venous insufficiency on one limb.

Question 8

hi i have high cholesterol and im only 17 and i am feeling pains in my heart will exercise remove this high cholesterol ? does the pain i feel mean i have a lot of plaque in my arteries? what can i do to remove the plaque if so :( im really scared

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You may have a genetic variation that can cause high cholesterol.  It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

if i have acid reflux , low liver functions, pain under left rib cage and high cholesterol what could that mean?

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Unclear: Low liver functions are normal.  There's no lower limit to liver function blood tests regardless of what the lab lists. Acid reflux should be treated by usual means. Pain under the left rib cage could be gastritis, splenomegaly, colitis, or a muscular cause. You shoud see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 10

anxiety, panic attacks, high cholesterol  does this mean i'm just doomed for cardiovascular issues i'm so worried?

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Not at all: What you are dealing w/are the things many people deal w/successfully.  Panic attacks can be treated by  clinical psychologist who will teach you strategies to deal w/them.  Your doc can help you wl/cholesterol.  A natural doc can help you lower your cholesterol naturally but do one or the other or your doc and the doses will get mixed up.  I lower cholesterol 100 points w/patients many times.

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Recent blood work showed high cholesterol and urate and low amylase, what does that mean?

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I've had high cholesterol since age 15 (may have had it longer but first time i was checked). i have a hs-crp of 8.9. does that mean i have cad?

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What does it mean if one of my ankles is swollen? i dont eat tons of salt so i doubt its that, is it kidneys or what? i do have high cholesterol issue

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Hi i have high cholesterol and im only 17 and i am feeling pains in my heart will exercise remove this high cholesterol ? does the pain i feel mean i have a lot of plaque in my arteries? what can i do to remove the plaque if so :( im really scared

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If i have acid reflux , low liver functions, pain under left rib cage and high cholesterol what could that mean?

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Anxiety, panic attacks, high cholesterol does this mean i'm just doomed for cardiovascular issues i'm so worried?

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