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What Causes Elevated Cholesterol Levels?

I recently was diagnosed with high blood pressure and a ulcer. Taking Lisinopril hctz 20 mg once daily and omeprazole Dr 20 mg once daily. Had blood work done, the only issue was cholosterol was 271. Have good ekg readings and passed a stress test. What else do I need to have tested, what could it possibly be?
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Regarding your concern, I would explain that the ulcer and high blood pressure values are not related to each other. I would just recommend starting treatment for the ulcer and for high blood pressure values. Regarding the ulcer, it is necessary make some tests to investigate for the presence of helicobacter pylory. In such case antibiotics may be needed besides omeraprazole. Regarding high blood pressure values, I would also recommend checking your thyroid hormone levels. Some diet modifications and a lot of physical exercise would help reduce high blood pressure values and also your cholesterol levels.

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What Causes Elevated Cholesterol Levels?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that the ulcer and high blood pressure values are not related to each other. I would just recommend starting treatment for the ulcer and for high blood pressure values. Regarding the ulcer, it is necessary make some tests to investigate for the presence of helicobacter pylory. In such case antibiotics may be needed besides omeraprazole. Regarding high blood pressure values, I would also recommend checking your thyroid hormone levels. Some diet modifications and a lot of physical exercise would help reduce high blood pressure values and also your cholesterol levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.