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Dear Doctor
This is regarding my husband's high level of cholesterol. He is 30 years old and is diagnosed with high cholesterol last year. (Total cholesterol 290, LDL 200). As per the advice of the doctor he was taking Rosuvastatin 5mg. After 6 months the levels have come down (Total 240, LDL 178, HDL 45). Since the levels are still above the normal, the doctor has prescribed 10mg Rosuvastatin instead of 5mg. Currently it has been two months on 10mg cholesterol. My husband follows a low fat diet (not very strict) but not doing any exercises as of now. His weight is normal. His father had a bypass surgery at the age of 50 but now he is doing great (age 70).The following are my queries.
1)Do you think this is the right way of treatment. Will taking statin long term cause any problems?
2)My husband was following a very bad diet before the diagnosis. Do you think it might have already contributed to any plaque build up as it seems that he might have had cholesterol from a young age? Does statin clears it?
3)Is this a manageable problem? In other words should I be paranoid about the whole high cholesterol thing?
4)Can he ever go off statins?
I will be very grateful if you could clarify my doubts.
Thank you
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4 Days
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General Surgeon
Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I can understand how such a problem may cause discomfort.
There are many possibilities to what could produce a lump in the anal area (for example hemorrhoid or skin tag or beginning of an abscess or genital wart) and a photograph would help me better diagnose and suggest further management.
Also in your reply, kindly include the following details:
1. Do you suffer from constipation ? Have you noticed any recent changes in stool consistency or frquency?
2. Have there been any recent radical changes in your diet?
3. Does your occupation involve sitting for prolonged periods of time?
4. Since how long have you had this? Did it follow any specific incident that you can remember (for example sexual intercourse?) Have you had an accompanying fever or does the region feel tender when you touch it?
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I have suffered constipation in the past but not recently. My stool frequency hasn't noticeably changed but I have been passing stools that have no form (not diarrhea). My occupation involves me being on my feet most of the time, and I don't really sit too much at home either. I only noticed the lump come up a few days ago but I have had an ache (mainly after sitting) in the area at times for a few weeks, as well as unexplained itching (not on the lump, but around the area) Other than that I've had no other significant symptoms. The lump isn't sensitive to touch but pain does increase if pressure is applied. I couldn't pin point a specific incident but I have been sexually active (more than 2 weeks ago). i should note the aching comes more from underneath the bump with a larger area. The bump itself doesn't hurt (to squeeze etc) but the pressures goes through to underneath. It feels firmer (and more tender) on the side with the lump than the other.
Hi
After examining the pictures, it looks like an External haemorrhoid.
Another possibility is a perianal abscess. It is very painful, needs immediate intervention. It has to be drained.
As you are comfortable, it goes more in favour of external haemorrhoid.
Please drink plenty of liquids, eat fresh fruits and vegetables,have high fiber diet. The value in increasing the fiber in your diet ensures daily, smooth bowel movements which will prevent further exacerbation of the problem. This is the primary management of hemorrhoids and swelling may come down just from doing this.
If there is no response, to the above, you will need to visit a surgeon in person to underogo rubber band ligation of the hemorrhoid.
Try not to worry too much over this, It will come down.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards