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Suffering From NAFLD, Consistent Elevation In Triglycerides, Elevated Uric Acid. No Improvement With Storvaz EZ. Prescribed Rosuvas F10, Advised Eco-stress Test. Is The Course Of Treatment Right?
hi, i have high triglycerides for the past two years. The current report says chol 233, trig 440, hdl 28, ldl 169, vldl 36, non hdl 205. I am 33 year old male weighing 89 kgs. Aprt from this i have also suffered from NAFLD/dyslipidaemia ( gastro problem) and my uric acid is constant at 8.2 for the past 2 years. I have taken Storvaz EZ 10 for the past one year, with no signs of improvement i n my report. Now,I have been advised to take Rosuvas F10 and go for Eco stress test. Please suggest if i ve been put on the right track or not? Regards, kapil
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It is on right course...
Addition of fibrates especially will help in triglyceride
The dose of rosuvastatin may have to be stepped up – after repeating the lipid profile in 2 months..
You need life style changes like diet and exercise / You should reduce weight / – dietician can help...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It is on right course...
Addition of fibrates especially will help in triglyceride
The dose of rosuvastatin may have to be stepped up – after repeating the lipid profile in 2 months..
You need life style changes like diet and exercise / You should reduce weight / – dietician can help...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Hi,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
You have Dyslipidemia with high cholesterol and triglyceride level, with Fatty liver and obesity & Hyperuricemia.
You may be having issues with Pancreas, get your serum amylase and lipase, CT scan of abdomen for assessment of pancreas and if there is any intake of alcohol must be stopped.
You should rule out possible Ischemic heart disease by stress Echo or CT angiography.
You may require diet change, weight loss, Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate is appropriate, UDCA, and Allopurinol for uric acid problem. Please visit your Cardiologist and take proper prescription.
Take care
Good Luck.
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
You have Dyslipidemia with high cholesterol and triglyceride level, with Fatty liver and obesity & Hyperuricemia.
You may be having issues with Pancreas, get your serum amylase and lipase, CT scan of abdomen for assessment of pancreas and if there is any intake of alcohol must be stopped.
You should rule out possible Ischemic heart disease by stress Echo or CT angiography.
You may require diet change, weight loss, Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate is appropriate, UDCA, and Allopurinol for uric acid problem. Please visit your Cardiologist and take proper prescription.
Take care
Good Luck.
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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Hi Kapil, Welcome to HCM.
I understand your condition. Based on the information your have given, I agree about switching from Storvaz (Atorvastatin) to Rosuvas (Rosuvastatin). Rosuvastatin lowers high lipid levels more effectively than Atorvastatin. Also insulin sensitizing agents such as metformin will help as well.
Looks like your body weight is on the higher side. Of note, obesity is directly linked to NAFLD and in this regard, I will advise that you reduce your weight gradually by adopting lifestyle changes using diet control and exercise (such as 30 min walk or swim per day). However, watch for rapid weight loss as it may worsen your condition. Also if you smoke or drink alcohol, then these should be restricted completely. Since your uric acid is on the higher side, I will recommend against any kind of meat intake. In addition, high uric acid can cause increase in lipid levels and insulin resistance.
I also agree with the stress test as it will help understand the long term effects of dyslipidemia thus far on your heart. However, I will also advise to get a liver biopsy done (if not performed in the last 6 months) to re-evaluate your NAFLD.
In these regard, I will advise that you consult your physician.
Hope this helps.
I understand your condition. Based on the information your have given, I agree about switching from Storvaz (Atorvastatin) to Rosuvas (Rosuvastatin). Rosuvastatin lowers high lipid levels more effectively than Atorvastatin. Also insulin sensitizing agents such as metformin will help as well.
Looks like your body weight is on the higher side. Of note, obesity is directly linked to NAFLD and in this regard, I will advise that you reduce your weight gradually by adopting lifestyle changes using diet control and exercise (such as 30 min walk or swim per day). However, watch for rapid weight loss as it may worsen your condition. Also if you smoke or drink alcohol, then these should be restricted completely. Since your uric acid is on the higher side, I will recommend against any kind of meat intake. In addition, high uric acid can cause increase in lipid levels and insulin resistance.
I also agree with the stress test as it will help understand the long term effects of dyslipidemia thus far on your heart. However, I will also advise to get a liver biopsy done (if not performed in the last 6 months) to re-evaluate your NAFLD.
In these regard, I will advise that you consult your physician.
Hope this helps.
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