Question 1

my total cholesterol, ldl, hdl, triglycerides & glucose are in normal range but lipoprotein lpa is 90.83, range should be less then 30 should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Ideas vary: Since you're also hypertensive and on a statin, you may want to visit with your physician about treating this. From my reading, the final verdict isn't in. Some folks will treat the elevated lab value with niacin, but whether this is wise while you're getting a statin is a question for someone focused on managing atherosclerosis risk.

Question 2

i have 329 ast and 79 alt and fasting glucose of 103, total cholesterol of 200/ldl 122.  normal range of all other factors tested.  thoughts?

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Elevated AST/ALT: 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, your AST/ALT are elevated, If you drink alcohol, stop entirely and retest in 3-4 months.

Question 3

good evening, i need help to improve my below results:
based on your screening results your waist circumference of 98.0 cm, your body mass index (bmi) of 33 and your total cholesterol of 6.80 mmol/l were recorded out of range. ?

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More info needed...: Knowing your height and weight would result in a more meaningful answer, but with a BMI of 33, you could benefit your overall health by losing some weight. A healthy low caloric diet and plenty of sweat producing exercise should help you achieve your goals.

Question 4

my blood sodium is 134 range 136-145. i have never had my sodium low. what could cause this and is it dangerously low? also my total cholesterol is 298 and od is 204. im so scared i will have a heart attack and i know i need statins. please help?

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: Most common cause of low Na is medications. Look all you are on up at drugs.com.

Na not dangerously low. Always repeat before getting excited about lab.  Have no idea what "od" means.  OverDose would be most common translation.  Heart attack at your age VERY unlikely unless you have family history of early one less than 60 in women.  Use some risk calculators on the web to estimate prob in 10 yr

Question 5

wbc count 3.5; other blood and urine test results within recommended range, except total cholesterol at 5.1.  what could cause low wbc count?

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Low normal: Some have low normal count. But viral infection can do it. Depending on the duration and clinical scenerio other D?D can be brought in.

Question 6

i am 27 years old. recently became overweight. i got a blood test done showing i have a tryglceride level of 209 and total cholesterol level of 267. i am afraid because my father has diabetes and mother has lupus. my glucose was 83, in range. i also have

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Get moving!: Didn't get the whole question. You are at a great age to stop future problems. Being over weight and having a family history of diabetes definitely puts you at risk. Start getting into an exercise program and cut back on fried and fatty food. That should help get things back to normal.

Question 7

is 95 total cholesterol  ok?

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Probably Great; but: cholesterol is a fat molecule building block of every animal cell membrane (enables membrane fluidity/movement without tearing), made by every animal cell &amp; fundamental to the survival of every animal cell. Lipoproteins (proteins which transport all fats in the water outside cells) = correct issue for artery disease (e.g. LDL ≤700 nmol/l, Large-HDL ≥10 µmol/l). Cholesterol ↓$ test, but misleading.

Question 8

is total cholesterol of 206 bad?

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Not necessarily: It depends on how your total cholesterol is made up.  
The HDL portion is considered more protective, and the LDL portion is considered more atherogenic (more likely to cause cholesterol buildup in the arteries).
If your total has a high HDL and a low ldl, the overall general pattern is considered more healthful than a high LDL and low HDL pattern.

Question 9

what can i do to lower my total cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Live better: Cholesterol has a genetic predisposition as well as lifestyle component. Improving your diet and exercising are key.  Eat low glycemic is key b/c sugar can increase cholesterol as well.  Eat good fats such as nuts in moderation, olive oil, avocados. Eat more plants, eat lean proteins, and exercise!  use more fish oil to help.

Question 10

how much of your total cholesterol is made by the body?

Accepted Answer

80%: Only about 20% of your cholesterol is due to dietary intake.  Cholesterol is necessary for building neurotransmitters, cell walls, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone and many other useful things in your body.  Some people just make too much.

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My total cholesterol, ldl, hdl, triglycerides & glucose are in normal range but lipoprotein lpa is 90.83, range should be less then 30 should i be worried?

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I have 329 ast and 79 alt and fasting glucose of 103, total cholesterol of 200/ldl 122. normal range of all other factors tested. thoughts?

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Good evening, i need help to improve my below results: based on your screening results your waist circumference of 98.0 cm, your body mass index (bmi) of 33 and your total cholesterol of 6.80 mmol/l were recorded out of range. ?

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My blood sodium is 134 range 136-145. i have never had my sodium low. what could cause this and is it dangerously low? also my total cholesterol is 298 and od is 204. im so scared i will have a heart attack and i know i need statins. please help?

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Wbc count 3.5; other blood and urine test results within recommended range, except total cholesterol at 5.1. what could cause low wbc count?

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I am 27 years old. recently became overweight. i got a blood test done showing i have a tryglceride level of 209 and total cholesterol level of 267. i am afraid because my father has diabetes and mother has lupus. my glucose was 83, in range. i also have

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Is 95 total cholesterol ok?

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