Question 1

what are the causes of high triglycerides and low hdl?

Accepted Answer

Many: Diabetes, pre- diabetes, dysmetabolic syndrome, genetics, poor diet to name a few.

Question 2

29 yo women. what causes low hdl (0,85) ? my ldl (2,15) is normal and triglycerides little bit high (1,74 should be 1,70).

what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

High Hdl is good: To lower triglycerides you must cut back on your carbs

Question 3

my cholesterol is low at 99. my ldl and hdl are also both low. hdl 34.6. ldl 46. triglycerides 86. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No. Low LDL is good.: Try raising HDL. Look for foods with monounsaturated fats (olive oil, etc.). Read up on such foods on nutrition websites. Avoiding sugars and simple starches should help raise HDL (good cholesterol). Fruits have a lot of sugar, and most breads are simple starches. Protein such as chicken breast, pork loin (whiter meat), and tofu can be eaten instead of carbs. Exercising will also raise the HDL.

Question 4

low hdl my husband just got his bloodwork results back and our doctor wrote that his hdl levels are a bit low (41) (total cholesterol-148, triglycerides-44, and ldl-98). he is underweight for his height(150 lbs 6'4"), does not smoke and is not seditave, s

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Given : Given your husband's lack of obesity, lack of smoking, and non sedentary existence, i doubt that you have much to worry about.  Only if he has a strong family history of premature coronary disease would i be worried.  
Niacin can boost hdl.  Over the counter preparations are generally not as effective as prescription preparations and are subject to the same serious side effects as the prescription drugs.  Niacin is best used under the careful guidance of a physician.

Question 5

what does low hdl with the rest of my cholesterol being in the normal range mean? is it concerning? hdl is 39, ldl is 67, triglycerides: 104, chol/hdlc ratio: 3.2, non hdl cholesterol 86, cholesterol, total: 125?

Accepted Answer

: This lipid profile is excellent! There is nothing to worry about and in large population studies with total cholesterol lower than 150, heart disease is almost non existent. If your LDL cholesterol is low, there is not much need to have a high HDL cholesterol either. In very simple terms, think about HDL as a vehicle to remove/counteract LDL.

Question 6

9 y/o obese- high triglycerides, low hdl and alt of 49. doc recommended diet/exercise. any other tests needed? any activity restrictions required?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic?: Regardless of what else is found a blood test suggesting abnormal lipids require lifestyle change intervention.

Question 7

w 30 yo. low hdl (0.85 vs 1.3 max ), high triglycerides (1,74), neutrophile (8 vs 7,5 max), normal ldl 2.15, hba1c 5.2 and fgp 4,6, tsh 2.23.no medica?

Accepted Answer

Lab data: It is very difficult, if not impossible to interpret lab data in the absence of clinical information or relevance. My advice is to discuss this with the doctor who ordered these tests and not try to self-diagnose over the internet. Best wishes.

Question 8

major issue occurring if i (25 f) have high wbc (11.7x10e3/ul), hemoglobin (16.2g/dl), lymphs(abs) (5.3x10e3/ul), alt(sgpt) (49 iu/l), triglycerides (234mg/dl), ldl col calc (nih) (102mg/dl); and low hdl cholesterol (36mg/dl), vitamin d 12.2ng/ml?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, you have more than one issue that warrants attention by doctor.    Wish you good health!

Question 9

hi my husband having low hdl but normal ldl and very high tryglycerides and he is skinny person and bmi is perfect... y this is happening for him ?

Accepted Answer

Many Considerations: High triglyceride (tg), low hdl-c and slightly high ldl-c is a common problem. Possible causes include; genetic issues (familial combined hyperlipidemia, familial hypertriglyceridemia, familial dysbetalipoproteinemia); non-genetic causes (insulin resistance, type ii diabetes, thyroid abnormalities, chronic kidney disease, alcohol).

Question 10

is there a link between low hdl and accutane?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly: Accutane incresases levels of a protein called apociii , which is an inhibtior of another protein apocii. Apo cii is the binding site for an important enzyme called lipoprotein lipase, which when acts on triglyceride containing particles removes or hydrolyzes triglycerides (tg's). Too much apociii (via accutane) raises tg's. High tg's are a very common cause of low hdl. Thus Accutane lowers hdl.

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What are the causes of high triglycerides and low hdl?

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29 yo women. what causes low hdl (0,85) ? my ldl (2,15) is normal and triglycerides little bit high (1,74 should be 1,70). what should i do ?

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My cholesterol is low at 99. my ldl and hdl are also both low. hdl 34.6. ldl 46. triglycerides 86. should i be concerned?

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Low hdl my husband just got his bloodwork results back and our doctor wrote that his hdl levels are a bit low (41) (total cholesterol-148, triglycerides-44, and ldl-98). he is underweight for his height(150 lbs 6'4"), does not smoke and is not seditave, s

A member asked:

What does low hdl with the rest of my cholesterol being in the normal range mean? is it concerning? hdl is 39, ldl is 67, triglycerides: 104, chol/hdlc ratio: 3.2, non hdl cholesterol 86, cholesterol, total: 125?

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9 y/o obese- high triglycerides, low hdl and alt of 49. doc recommended diet/exercise. any other tests needed? any activity restrictions required?

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W 30 yo. low hdl (0.85 vs 1.3 max ), high triglycerides (1,74), neutrophile (8 vs 7,5 max), normal ldl 2.15, hba1c 5.2 and fgp 4,6, tsh 2.23.no medica?

A member asked:

Major issue occurring if i (25 f) have high wbc (11.7x10e3/ul), hemoglobin (16.2g/dl), lymphs(abs) (5.3x10e3/ul), alt(sgpt) (49 iu/l), triglycerides (234mg/dl), ldl col calc (nih) (102mg/dl); and low hdl cholesterol (36mg/dl), vitamin d 12.2ng/ml?

A member asked:

Hi my husband having low hdl but normal ldl and very high tryglycerides and he is skinny person and bmi is perfect... y this is happening for him ?

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Is there a link between low hdl and accutane?

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