Which of the following signs is associated with high cholesterol and involves the Meda dhatu?

• A. Sweat glands
• B. Hair and nails
• C. Subcutaneous/adipose fat
• D. Adrenal glands

Answer: (A)

Meda dhatu is the fatty tissue of the body, closely tied to fat storage and lipid metabolism. When Meda dhatu becomes imbalanced, the body tends to accumulate fat under the skin, leading to increased subcutaneous adipose tissue and related signs such as overall oiliness and heaviness. In the context of high cholesterol, the sign that best reflects Meda dhatu involvement is subcutaneous/adipose fat, since this directly represents changes in fat tissue where cholesterol and lipids are stored and processed.

Sweat glands relate to sudoriferous activity and are not a primary manifestation of Meda dhatu imbalance. Hair and nails and adrenal glands don’t specifically reflect Meda dhatu–driven changes in lipid storage or cholesterol metabolism in this framework.