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HDL below 55

2025-06-27 08:08:54
My HDL is 42.8 mg/dl . It is on lower side as per lab reports. my physician told me that it is normal. Any advice
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Take omega 3. Hdl lower side means ldl upper side?? If yes then fenofibrate

Answered2025-07-02 01:00:20

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Nothing to worry about that.just add healthy fats in your diet like omega 3 fatty acid,stop eating packed food.eat lots of fruits.

Answered2025-07-01 10:48:47

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Hello, Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399. Thanks.

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Only exercise can improve hdl. No medicines for that

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It's pretty normal Kindly connect for more guidance and provide more information

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or Contact on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

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No need to worry…still you should share full reports and kindly consult

Answered2025-06-27 14:00:47

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Are you taking any medication for lowering cholesterol. Hdl 42.8 is near lower limit of normal. No need to worry.
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kindly eat omega 3 rich food like fish, chia seed ...etc

Answered2025-06-27 13:27:40

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Don't worry about this. Repeat the test after 3 months . Can book online consultation with all the reports available otherwise consult a nearby physician.
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Repeat Lipid profile
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Daily brisk walk for 45 mins Low fat diet

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Near normal  still lipid profile do. Follow dietician opinions

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

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Pl share your complete lipid profile.  Interpretation of results is based on cholesterol,  triglycerides, Hdl and ldl levels.

Answered2025-06-27 10:47:30

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HDL is cardioprotective/good cholesterol. One should focus on maintaining good levels of HDL by consuming various food items like olive oil,dry fruits etc. similarly one should focus on reducing LDL levels with regular physical workouts.

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HDL is protective cholesterol or good cholesterol, so reducing fried foods and fats from diet, doing regular physical activity and maintaining healthy weight for height can make it normal.Pls connect for further discussion and solution.

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Hiiii Not only hdl but also other brothers n sisters of cholesterol affects are body Hdl although known as good cholesterol has significant effects on blood vessels In order to know ur health condition better n proper guidance Connect with me over here

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This range is normal

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Hello it's slightly abnormal Kindly avoid oily sweet food , Include more green leafy vegetables in diet

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It is still fine. Do Brisk walk 30 minutes per day. Diabetic diet. Avoid oily foods and junk foods.

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