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My cholesterol levels have increased. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had high cholesterol and triglycerides for the past two years. I have done a lipid profile test, and the results are as follows: Cholesterol is 236 mg/dL. Triglycerides is 172 mg/dL. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is 162 mg/dL. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is 43 mg/dL. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Your lipid profile is not within the normal range. As you know, if you cannot consistently maintain these levels within the normal limits, you may face future problems. To control it, I suggest you follow these guidelines:... Read Full »
Is it dangerous to have low HDL and LDL cholesterol and increased weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 6 feet tall male, who is 31 years old, and I weigh 194 pounds. I recently got a lipid profile done, and the report showed my HDL to be 23 mg/dL and LDL to be 80 mg/dL. I feel a slight left-sided chest pain sometimes. I gained 44 pounds in the last two years. I do not drink or smoke... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your lipid profile is good, except your HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) are low. Low LDL is good, so do not worry. As you gained 44 pounds in the last two years and for mild chest pains, I suggest you get the following tests done such ... Read Full »