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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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It is perfect.: A low total cholesterol is a good thing. His HDL is also high which is great! So, no need to worry.
Answered 10/24/2014
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It is perfect: Please listen to your physician, and not what a lab is flagged as.
Answered 7/31/2015
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