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HDL, otherwise called high-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol, is the type of cholesterol that carries cholesterol from other body parts to the liver. The cholesterol is then removed from the body. The optimal level of HDL in men and women is more than 60 mg/dL.

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Please review my lab reports.

Query: Hello doctor, I went through a health checkup program last week. There were some findings. WBC count was 10900 (normal being 4000 to 10500), and HDL cholesterol was at 38. Can you please check them? Are the values alright? Are there any further tests to be done?  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed your query and the investigations (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). 1. Your first question is about your WBC (white blood cell) count, which is 10900. The normal upper limit of WBC is 11000. As the distri...  Read Full »

I am a diabetic patient with high cholesterol and low thyroid level. What should I do for reducing these levels?

Query: Hi doctor,I think I am diabetic and have attached my reports. I am currently taking medicines namely tablet Rosubest F (10/160 mg) and tablet Thyronorm 125 for triglycerides and hypothyroidism respectively. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), you are diabetic and have elevated creatinine level. I suggest you to take (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Thyronorm (Th...  Read Full »

What are the effective ways to raise my vitamin D levels?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 33 years old married woman with a kid, working. Recently, took a health check-up and found that my vitamin D levels are very low 5.24 ng/ml, vitamin B12 332 pg/ml. Every now and then I have stiffness in my neck and uneasiness in my knees. Can you please suggest me vitamin D suppl...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your vitamin D and HDL are low, and iron levels are low normal. Rest all reports are fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, for vitamin D, you should have tablet Uprise D3 (or Calcitriol sachets) 60,000 units with milk once a week for eight weeks ...  Read Full »

What does high triglyceride levels with low HDL indicate?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old and weigh about 211.64 Ibs. My latest lipid profile shows Triglycerides - 398 mg/dl. HDL - 27 mg/dl. LDL - 96 mg/dl. Total - 175 mg/dl. Please advise what to do? Any immediate medication I need to start? Which doctor to consult? Any other tests to be done?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have increased triglyceride levels and low HDL (high dentisity lipoprotein) levels. Your HDL has been varying from 24 to 38 for the last three years and your current medication is Colred powder which is a ...  Read Full »

I am a 20-year-old with pain in my left arm and chest with a low HDL. Should I be concerned about heart problems?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. I had pain in my left arm and chest slightly two days back. After this, I got tested for cholesterol level, and my overall cholesterol level is desirable. But my HDL is 25 mg/dL, and my LDL is 101 mg/dl. Yesterday my blood pressure was 150/80 mmHg. I am concerned if...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. According to the values mentioned, the level of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is low. The normal levels should be more than 50 mg/dL. HDL is the cholesterol your body needs to avoid heart-related diseases, and a low amo...  Read Full »

My serum triglycerides levels are slightly raised. Should I take medicines?

Query: Hello doctor, My serum triglycerides is 235 mg/dL, serum HDL cholesterol is 39.3 mg/dL, Serum LDL cholesterol 109.5 mg/dL, serum VLDL cholesterol is 47 mg/dL. The total CHOL / HDL cholesterol ratio is 4.37. Should I take medicines? Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Sapkal Ganeshrao Patilba

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Triglycerides are slightly raised. I would suggest some lifestyle changes like proper diet by consulting a dietician, regular aerobic exercises for 20 to 30 minutes per day, adequate sleep, and quitting addictions if...  Read Full »

I have increased LDL levels. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 53-year-old male. I took blood tests recently, and my HDL is 72 mg/dl, LDL is 192 mg/dl, and my Total HDL ratio is 3.9:1. My blood pressure is normal, and I do not have any other issues. Is this high LDL a concern? Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have noted your medical history. I will read your laboratory reports and get back to you. Thank you.  Read Full »

Kindly go through my reports and suggest whether I am diabetic.

Query: Hi doctor, Please check my report and advise if everything is normal or not.  Read Full »


Dr. Prathap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reports which you have attached are almost normal except a few (attachments removed to protect patient identity). The other things that are of mention are as follows Your fasting blood sugar is 101. Usually, the cut-off we take is 100. The fasting blood sugar value ...  Read Full »

Why do I have deranged levels of SGOT, SGPT, homocysteine, and vitamin D?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a recent complete blood checkup. In the report, the levels of SGOT, SGPT, homocysteine, and vitamin D levels are abnormal. I have attached the report. The values of SGPT and SGOT are on the higher side, whereas the values of homocysteine, HDL, and vitamin D are below normal. Please ...  Read Full »


Dr. Prathap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports are almost normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is no need to worry. Coming to the rise in SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) and SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase), the value is significant only when there is ...  Read Full »

I am a 61-year-old male concerned about my low HDL levels. Kindly evaluate my cholesterol parameters.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 61-year-old male. my HDL is 35 mg/dl, LDL is 48 md/dl, and VLDL is 15 mg/dl respectively. My height is 5 feet 7 inches and my weight is 185 pounds. Are my cholesterol parameters worrying?  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and would like to guide you in your query. Your lipid profile test is normal, sir. Your lipid subtypes lab values are within the normal limit. Also, HbA1c is 6.1% and is reduced in comparison to the earlier value. There is nothing to worry about ...  Read Full »

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