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A member asked:

Last hdl cholesterol reading was 41 with all other ranges being normal. my doctor didn't say anything about it. should i worry?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: A low HDL is a significant risk factor especially if triglycerides are elevated.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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Cholesterol = 262; Triglycerides = 95; HDL = 63; LDL = 178; Chol/HDL ratio=4.2; Non-HDL Chol = 199 My doctor its a little high but dont worry about it. Im scared these results might be dangerous. May need medication?? 2nd opinion please?

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Doctor ordered lipid profile and my cholesterol was 202 (standard range was 125-199) should I be concerned? LDL was 118. HDL 57 and triglyceride 135

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Is total cholesterol 130 too low for 19 y.O, male? Paper from my doctor says it should be 140-200. Hdl is 33, LDL is around 70. Glyceridies are 103.

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I am so confused. One doctor tells me cholesterol is good. Another doctor tells me cholesterol is bad. Total 241 HDL 104 LDL 128. Who is to trust?

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My 34 year old son's TOTAL CHOLESTEROL is 118, HDL 64, Tri's 44 & LDL 45. Doc said "perfect", I am concerned, should I be? The TOTAL was flagged low!

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