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Old 28th February 2018, 14:07   #2731
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I am not a doctor.
However, we faced something similar a few months earlier with my Mom. Please tell us a bit more about how active you are.
Well, I daily walk for around 1-2 kilometres in a sufficiently brisk pace, the road includes steep inclines. Though irregular, but I do a bit of weight lifting too. I also use stairs instead of lift to go to my office, which is on the first floor, twice, daily. Also, I am not fat or obese, however have a bit of belly fat. I do not drink or smoke, but have plenty of stress due to work.

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So I would suggest from my experience to go for a Stress Echo test before going for anything invasive like Angiography.
Yes. Even I am abstaining from approaching those methods. Can the cholesterol level rise to so high proportions just by mere inactivity?
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Well, I daily walk for around 1-2 kilometres in a sufficiently brisk pace, the road includes steep inclines. Though irregular, but I do a bit of weight lifting too. I also use stairs instead of lift to go to my office, which is on the first floor, twice, daily. Also, I am not fat or obese, however have a bit of belly fat. I do not drink or smoke, but have plenty of stress due to work.


Yes. Even I am abstaining from approaching those methods. Can the cholesterol level rise to so high proportions just by mere inactivity?
Ditto here. I have had high cholesterol since 10 years. Not very high but above acceptable levels. I get the tests done every year without fail and the only issue is cholesterol for me. Last month it really went high (total cholesterol is 253) and I have started with statins now. I was reluctant in the past to take them but this time I am not leaving anything to chance.

I do not smoke / drink and am vegetarian but used to consume lot of sweets till last month . I am also not fat, rather underweight for my height / age. The doctor feels my lack of physical activity along with sugar is bad for cholesterol levels. There are also remote chances of high cholesterol being hereditary. I took the treadmill test / ECG and the results were fine.

I have completely stopped sweets from the past one month (just a cup of tea in morning - so one spoon of sugar per day), brisk walk for 45 minutes daily and taking statins. Let me check my cholesterol levels in May to find how it will go.
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Calling on Orthopedic specialists to comment -

I returned to India from the USA after 4.5 years in December 2017. Unfortunately, I had to go to work right from day 2 and I found myself getting severe pain in my tailbone by riding my old Honda Unicorn.

After test driving a Royal Enfield Electra, I hurriedly purchased one by December-end. Riding the Electra gave me way lesser pain in the tailbone.

Now (end of Feb 2018), I find that I am able to ride my Unicorn without any such pain.

My hypothesis
I've often heard that Indians develop a Vitamin D2 deficiency when they spend time locked away indoors in cold places for many years. I think I have had it and this manifested itself as a bone weakness. However, having spent 3 months under the sun in India, now my Vitamin D2 deficiency is gone and my bones are stronger.

Does this seem reasonable?

Getting a blood test done for Vit D2 seems useless at this point, now that all's well. I'm really puzzled by it all.
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How do I increase stamina, speaking overall? I understand I need to do cardio rather than weight/resistance exercises, so what can I do that doesn't necessitate joining a gym - rather something I can do at home quietly ?

I'm getting worried at my health of late, I get tired too soon after any strenous activity, like climbing 4-5 floors. Last time I tried my hand at kayaking, I couldn't keep up strength past 2 minutes.

I'm wondering if that's also behind my exhaustion on the return leg of rides. There are other factors - heat (sun and riding gear), but is the strain of riding in the race crouch that loads up the shoulders and arms, causing me to exert those muscles more and increase my core temperature? I can feel my heart pounding harder in these conditions, does elevated core temperature cause heart rate to soar ( presumably, to pump heat away), is that a bad sign?
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I can feel my heart pounding harder in these conditions, does elevated core temperature cause heart rate to soar ( presumably, to pump heat away), is that a bad sign?
The body will perspire in order to reduce or beat the heat.

The first thing that comes to my mind is that you check your lipid profile. If the LDL / triglyceride level is high, your heart may not be able to deliver pure blood and oxygen at its optimum. Since you are based in Pune, you can also get a stress test done at any Madhavbaug clinic. There test would give you near about exact picture.
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The body will perspire in order to reduce or beat the heat.

The first thing that comes to my mind is that you check your lipid profile. If the LDL / triglyceride level is high, your heart may not be able to deliver pure blood and oxygen at its optimum. Since you are based in Pune, you can also get a stress test done at any Madhavbaug clinic. There test would give you near about exact picture.
Thanks Swapnil. I wasn't perspiring that much, judging from how much drier my helmet, jacket and pants were, but it was still February.

My triglyceride levers were high when last checked some 2-3 years ago. Not very high, but outside the normal range but well below the 'reduce it now' level. I tried looking up for the effects, but none mention oxygen carrying capacity in this context. So I'll schedule an appointment perhaps next month after financial year end stuff is taken care of.

Finally, will any type of exercise help, like weight/resistance training or does it need some specific regimen?
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I generally get long duration of cold, mainly around season changing time. Sometimes doctor's tablets work, sometimes Anti-allergic medicines such as Levocet M work, or sometime nothing works :(

What could be the reason of such long lasting colds? Longest I had was for 6 months, from Jan to July when I couldn't get a taste!
I am not from medical field, but telling from personal experience.

Have you got your thyroid checked ? People with under-active thyroid may be intolerant to cold.

Suggest you to read about hypothyroidism on the internet and see whether you have any of the common symptoms.

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Did a blood and lipid profile test after experiencing moderate chest pain and difficulty in breathing. The test revealed that:


After completely finishing the test, the doctor reported that my heart is pumping blood at 26 ml, which for a normal heart should 36 ml minimum, and that I am on the verge of entering "Type 2" Diabetes. Since his clinic believes in surgery-less repairs, he has not advised me angiography. Should I do an angiography or should I not?

*Heart / Sugar disorders are hereditary in our family.
*I am 32 and am not obese or overweight.

Please clarify what type of stress test it was - an ecg or echo.
An ecg based stress test is the first level of screening of Heart diseases(ischemic)
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My triglyceride levers were high when last checked some 2-3 years ago. Not very high, but outside the normal range but well below the 'reduce it now' level. So I'll schedule an appointment perhaps next month after financial year end stuff is taken care of.

Finally, will any type of exercise help, like weight/resistance training or does it need some specific regimen?
Last you checked was 2-3 years ago, so I'd suggest that you first get it checked now. The report shall tell you about the severity of the problem. In any case, do not extend the blood test to a later date. If the reports are within medical tolerance, you can plan the consultation part at a later date.

From your observations, I believe that the bad cholesterol and triglycerides have increased. If they've 'increased' to a 'manageable' level, then certain dietary restrictions and lifestyle changes can reduce them. Walking, brisk walking and jogging are the best and cheapest exercises to burn all those sludge deposits. There's also an ayurvedic juice (similar to System Iftex) that will help remove the cholesterol faster.

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Please clarify what type of stress test it was - an ecg or echo.
An ecg based stress test is the first level of screening of Heart diseases(ischemic)
It was an ecg based stress test. Getting a doppler done tomorrow.
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My triglyceride levers were high when last checked some 2-3 years ago. Not very high, but outside the normal range but well below the 'reduce it now' level. I tried looking up for the effects, but none mention oxygen carrying capacity in this context. So I'll schedule an appointment perhaps next month after financial year end stuff is taken care of.

Finally, will any type of exercise help, like weight/resistance training or does it need some specific regimen?
Triglyceride level alone would not help to arrive at any conclusion.

What matters is your Total cholestrol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, HDL/Total Cholestrol ratio, and to some extent, also check for Homoceystine levels and C-Reactive Protein.

Elevated Homoceystine levels are is a significant cause of symptoms like lack of stamina, and racy heart/breathlessness.

C-Reactive protein measures the inflammation inside the body. According to some theories, inflammation inside the body is what causes cholesterol levels to rise and inflammation is a greater cause of heart problems than cholesterol level itself.

Regarding dietery guidelines/lifestyle changes, following can be followed:

1) Walking for 1-2 kms atleast daily or atleast 6000 steps on an average. You can use Google Fit app to track your walking.
2) Include more green leafy vegetable in your daily diet - for example Spinach (Palak), Fenugreek (Methi) etc. If green leafy vegetables are out of season prefer green vegetables like Bottle gourd (Lauki), Ladies Finger (Bhindi), Snake Gourd (Turai) etc.
3) Limit intake of white refined sugar and all products made of artificial sugar. You can substitute sugar with Jaggery / Cinnamon or even Organic Honey.
4)Include soaked almonds and unsoaked Walnuts in your daily diet. These provide with essential anti oxidents and Omega 6 fatty acids.
5) A tough one but very potent habit to fight heart conditions. On empty stomach each morning, take a clove of garlic with/without water. The garlic clove has to be crushed or cut into several pieces and left for around 10-15 mins to release chemical "Allicin" which fights inflammation inside the body.
6) Avoid salty/sugary snacks like Namkeen, Biscuits etc. Replace them with Milk/Banana/Nuts or best of all - sprouted green moong (boiled and lightly salted).
7) Needless to say - avoid smoking. Both active and passive.
8) Eat seasonal fruits. No need to go overboard with exotic and expensive fruits like plums or Kiwis. Eat local and according to season.

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Need suggestions for treatment for my mom who's been diagnosed with arthritis. She's taking English medicines since last 5 or 6 years and hates them due to their side effects. She used to take homeopathy before but there was no response to the treatment.
Of late, she's experiencing severe joint pains (in the knees) in spite of the English medicines. The doctor usually varies the dosages but since the last two months, the pain is constant.

If there's anyone who could advice on a good homeopathic treatment or other alternatives, do let me know!
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If there's anyone who could advice on a good homeopathic treatment or other alternatives, do let me know!
Hi, if you have not already done so, please check this thread. It might have the info you are looking for:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ptions-22.html

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Need suggestions for treatment for my mom who's been diagnosed with arthritis. If there's anyone who could advice on a good homeopathic treatment or other alternatives, do let me know!
I'm a Joint Replacement surgeon in Bangalore. Arthritis esp Osteoarthritis of the knees is a mechanical problem. Unfortunately there is no reliable long lasting treatment in the form of medicines or injections. Weight reduction and exercises do delay the progression of the pain. The only reliable treatment that gives proven relief for 15 - 20 years is Joint replacement. She needs to be evaluated to see if she is a good candidate for Joint replacement and proceed.
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I'm a Joint Replacement surgeon in Bangalore. Arthritis esp Osteoarthritis of the knees is a mechanical problem. Unfortunately there is no reliable long lasting treatment in the form of medicines or injections. Weight reduction and exercises do delay the progression of the pain. The only reliable treatment that gives proven relief for 15 - 20 years is Joint replacement. She needs to be evaluated to see if she is a good candidate for Joint replacement and proceed.
Thank you for your inputs! The only worry in our minds is that the procedure has its own set of complications if something goes wrong or if the patient develops other side effects. I have no idea on this though but have just been hearing it. Will send you a PM once I discuss with her for proceeding further!
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My father in law was treated for acute COPD recently and he has been advised to take oxygen from oxygen concentrator. Currently it is on rent. Although the usage has reduced, it will have to stay. So doctor suggested that we can think of buying one. I don't know which brand is good to buy. Philips is the only known brand online. Would be helpful if anyone here could help me with which brand/model we should select.
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