Reasons For Low Cholesterol- 350 Questions Answered

I had a full body check up programme at our office. On check up and testing my blood they found that my HDL cholesterol levels are very low. I am 45 year old man. What are the reasons for low levels of hdl cholesterol and how can I get these levels back to normal?

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Ms. Lakshimi V Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

HDL cholesterol is low due to lack of exercise ... Read More

This is my report and in my report HDL cholesterol is low please suggest best diet to improve good cholesterol.

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Ms. Ankita Bhargava Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ... Read More

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How to treat Low Cholesterol levels. My HDL is in normal ranges but LDL is low. TC/HDl & HDL/LDL ratio is at lower side borderline. My hemoglobin is 10 and iron deficiency. Bilirubin is slight increased at some point level. Platelets counts is slight higher. My weight is 72kg and tying to loose weight. Kindly advice! Regards

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Hi My mom has gone through lipid test. Report says she has low cholesterol and high trigylycerides. Is it serious or normal??

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Dr. Aman Gangwani General Physician | Kanpur

Yup the triglyceride levels are raised And good cholesterol levels ( HDL ) is reduced But LDL/HDL ratios are normal That matters the most ... Read More

Hello sir, few months back i got cholesterol checked it says i have low hdl cholesterol i.e 21 and my ldl cholesterol was in control i.e 100. So what to do now how to increase hdl I'm worried. Please suggest

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Dr. Saurabh Dhariya Cardiologist | Navi Mumbai

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Modification in diet habits and LDL reducing med , better to visit personally ... Read More

Have low Cholesterol of 165Total but high triglycerides at 200 can it be controlled via diet and Exercise

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Dr. Saurabh Chopra Cardiologist | Gurgaon

Yes can be controlled ... Read More

I have a low HDL cholesterol level of 39 mg/dl. My Cholesterol level is 136 , direct LDL Cholesterol is 89 , Chol/HDL ratio is 3.5 and LDL/HDL ratio is 2.3 What is the reason for Low HDL cholesterol? Do I have to worry? How can I increase the level of HDL cholestrol?

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Dr. Hari Nandan Medical Microbiologist | Kota

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HDL is good cholesterol. Do exercise, take low fat diet, take food with omega 3, live stress free life. ... Read More

Always feel tired. I did many test but all the test were normal except lipid profile test. I found that my cholesterol level was too low. my ldl cholesterol level was 30,ldl/hdl ratio was 0.61 and cholesterol/hdl ratio was 1.76. do I need to worry about it. I feel very stressed about it.I am attaching other test reports below.

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Dr. Ashish Srivastava General Physician | Noida

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Please get the other investigations done as advised earlier by me Dr Ashish Srivastava General Physician & Clinical Cardiologist ... Read More

I always feel tired. I did many test but all the test were normal except lipid profile test. I found that my cholesterol level was too low. my ldl cholesterol level was 30,ldl/hdl ratio was 0.61 and cholesterol/hdl ratio was 1.76. do I need to worry about it. I feel very stressed about it.

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Dr. Ashish Srivastava General Physician | Noida

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What are your other lab parameters We need to rule out other deficiencies Get a CBC KFT LFT serum Vitamin D B12 and Folic acid also done If already done post those reports too ... Read More

Hi doctor I have low Total cholesterol -101mg/ dl ( normal - 125- 200 mg/ dl). And LDL cholesterol - Direct is also low - 64mg/dl ( normal- 85- 130). My sugar level is 82mg/ dl ,which is also please suggest is it dangerous or is its fine ?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 254 Views v

Dr. Saakshi Bhartia General Physician | Kolkata

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It's not dangerous.... But u should manage ur daily meals properly... Having low cholesterol gets u weakness frequently.... So be sure to have 3-4 meals a day..... And have rich Fibre diet.... Dat wil ... Read More

My hdl cholesterol is 34 mg/dl.My triglycerides are 296mg/dl.Which medicine can be taken. Can high altitude treks be done?

Asked for Male, 36 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Deepanshu Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

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You asked if high-altitude treks can be done with these lipid levels. Having elevated triglycerides alone does not completely ban you from trekking, but high altitudes place massive mechanical and oxy ... Read More

I need diet to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Currently HDL is 36 overall cholesterol is 157 but need to maintain for long time to avoid medicines

Asked for Female, 33 Years 679 Views v

Ms. Sujani Wellness | Bangalore

A life style change helps you reduce your bad cholesterol. Add diet rich in fiber ,protein.if you are looking for a customised plan do connect with me on ansusnutrimom on instagram ... Read More

My cholesterol is 243 .is that a problem I'm 34 years old. 5.2 height, female. My abdominal fat is more compared to other parts. Which is the best tablet for cholesterol

Asked for Female, 34 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Subhamay Das Laparoscopic Surgeon | Siliguri

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My mother (age 55) took full body blood check up, and she got report saying there's low platelet count 130, high cholesterol 258, also low vitamin D. Report is attached, please guide some medicines and food habits.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 218 Views v

Dr. Harshita Diabetologist | Ambala

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It happens when ur cholesterol is high , your platelets are usually low normal because of platelet activation by the high lipids in blood .. ... Read More

My Cholesterol is 188.2 and Triglyceride is 135.3. Should I need to take medicine for this of my conditions?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

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No need ... Read More

Recently I got a lipid profile test done...the readings were cholesterol -133...hdl-57...ldl-63...vldl-13 and triglycerides -65...the normal range for ldl is 90 to 210 as mentioned in the report but my ldl level is 63.So is it normal to have a such low ldl level or is there any problem?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

Not uncommon ... Read More

Hello sir, i did my cholesterol few months back it said my ldl cholesterol was normal but my hdl was 21. Because of this i had developed heart anxiety what to do now? How to increase hdl and is it dangerous?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 288 Views v

Dr. Purneshwar Kumar Pandey Cardiologist | New Delhi

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No need..many Indians have low HDL..n u can't do anything for it except for exercise n eati right..means no drugs are recommended ... Read More

What are the common reasons for front teeth coming forward?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Deepika Aggarwal Dentist | Delhi

Front teeth can shift forward for several reasons: 1. **Crowding**: If there isn't enough space in the jaw, teeth may shift forward to make room. 2. **Misalignment**: Issues with the bite or jaw alig ... Read More

Hi I am 33 years old. My weight is 85kg. My cholesterol levels are rised. Kindly help what to follow

Asked for Female, 28 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Ritu Yadav General Physician | Gurgaon

Ma'am You clearly have metabolic dysfunction. Focus on fixing food for holistic and sustainable healing ... Read More

Hello Doctor, my age is 33 and recently i check my cholesterol. Is this high cholesterol? Do i need medicines? Photo is attached

Asked for Male, 33 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Pranay Gore Cardiologist | Hyderabad

It's elevated but can be managed with weight reduction and diet modification and exercise ... Read More

Hi dear doctors. Please check My lipid parameters are as below Total Cholesterol 101 mg/dl Triglycerides 164 mg/dl HDL Cholesterol 25 mg/dL LDL Cholesterol 55 mg/dl VLDL Cholesterol 32.89 mg/dl Total Cholesterol : HDL Cholesterol 4 HDL/LDL Ratio 0.46 LDL/HDL Ratio 2.2 Non-HDL Cholesterol 75.68 mg/dl My HDL is very low and I am scared. How

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 219 Views v

Dr. Lt. Col. R P Singh Cardiologist | Lucknow

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Hello doctor I am 21 years old at this age i have high cholesterol levels and high thyroid level i am very much worried about heart attack what to do now? Currently i am taking medicine for thyroid but not for cholesterol.should i take medicine for cholesterol too? Please doctor help me out.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 241 Views v

Dr. Lt. Col. R P Singh Cardiologist | Lucknow

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Direct consultation ... Read More

I have CHOD-PAP cholesterol level low as 113. Rest all LDL ,HDL ,GPO,VLDL is normal. Is it dangerous? Kindly advice ? Is there a sign of risk???

Asked for Female, 28 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Parru Singh Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

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My CHOD-PAP cholesterol is 113 which is low. Is it dangerous or abnormal? What is the treatment and advice???

Asked for Female, 28 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Trea ... Read More

Which ayurvedic medicine is safe and can be taken in high cholesterol and triglycerides level? Kindly suggest the medicine with dosage.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 446 Views v

Dr. Shilpa Ayurveda | Delhi

We need complete medical details and lifestyle. Consult on app personally ... Read More

Medicine for high cholesterol 263.. attached report.. and what diet to be changed and lifestyle to adapt

Asked for Female, 32 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

My friend cholesterol level is high. Need information regarding to reduce cholesterol like LDL and Triglycerides. Thanks in advance.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 203 Views v

Dr. Jyoti Singh General Physician | Meerut

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Excercise daily •Stay Hydrated, Drink plenty of fluids. •Avoid beverages like tea , coffee, chocolates, etc •Avoid spicy and oily food and outside food •Take more green le ... Read More

Hi, My blood reports are quite concerning. My vitamin D is extremely low i.e 1. Vitamin D- 5.4 ng/ml and high cholesterol 2. Non HDL cholesterol - 177 mg/dl 3. LDL cholesterol - 156 mg/dl Could you please help me with the diet chart or any food habits that I need to change.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 863 Views v

Ms. Rashmi Sharma Dietitian/Nutritionist | Faridabad

60000 IU Vit D3 once in a week is the recommendation in 4 weeks. It will balance vitamin D levels ... Read More

My Serum HDL Cholesterol is 32 mg/dl and Serum Triglyceride is 241 mg/dl. Screenshot of Blood- Test Report is attached herewith. Should I need to take medicine for getting HDL Cholesterol and Triglyceride in normal value or should I only keep attention on healthy diets, avoid Oily and excess Fat containing foods and do Exercises? What should I do?

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 334 Views v

Dr. Govind Singh Mann General Practitioner | Delhi

Hi there, As of now, there is no need to start with medication. Focus on a healthy diet, and avoid oily food and junk food. Do exercise of 15-30 minutes of moderate intensity daily. With this, I’m ... Read More

I had tested my blood recently. I am having cholesterol of 222.14mg. Kindly advise me whether is it a matter of concern and what shall I have to do.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 166 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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I had a full body check up programme at our office. On check up and testing my blood they found that my HDL cholesterol levels are very low. I am 45 year old man. What are the reasons for low levels of hdl cholesterol and how can I get these levels back to normal?

This is my report and in my report HDL cholesterol is low please suggest best diet to improve good cholesterol.

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Hi My mom has gone through lipid test. Report says she has low cholesterol and high trigylycerides. Is it serious or normal??

Hello sir, few months back i got cholesterol checked it says i have low hdl cholesterol i.e 21 and my ldl cholesterol was in control i.e 100. So what to do now how to increase hdl I'm worried. Please suggest

Have low Cholesterol of 165Total but high triglycerides at 200 can it be controlled via diet and Exercise

I have a low HDL cholesterol level of 39 mg/dl. My Cholesterol level is 136 , direct LDL Cholesterol is 89 , Chol/HDL ratio is 3.5 and LDL/HDL ratio is 2.3 What is the reason for Low HDL cholesterol? Do I have to worry? How can I increase the level of HDL cholestrol?

I always feel tired. I did many test but all the test were normal except lipid profile test. I found that my cholesterol level was too low. my ldl cholesterol level was 30,ldl/hdl ratio was 0.61 and cholesterol/hdl ratio was 1.76. do I need to worry about it. I feel very stressed about it.

Hi doctor I have low Total cholesterol -101mg/ dl ( normal - 125- 200 mg/ dl). And LDL cholesterol - Direct is also low - 64mg/dl ( normal- 85- 130). My sugar level is 82mg/ dl ,which is also please suggest is it dangerous or is its fine ?

My hdl cholesterol is 34 mg/dl.My triglycerides are 296mg/dl.Which medicine can be taken. Can high altitude treks be done?

I need diet to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Currently HDL is 36 overall cholesterol is 157 but need to maintain for long time to avoid medicines

My cholesterol is 243 .is that a problem I'm 34 years old. 5.2 height, female. My abdominal fat is more compared to other parts. Which is the best tablet for cholesterol

My mother (age 55) took full body blood check up, and she got report saying there's low platelet count 130, high cholesterol 258, also low vitamin D. Report is attached, please guide some medicines and food habits.

My Cholesterol is 188.2 and Triglyceride is 135.3. Should I need to take medicine for this of my conditions?

Recently I got a lipid profile test done...the readings were cholesterol -133...hdl-57...ldl-63...vldl-13 and triglycerides -65...the normal range for ldl is 90 to 210 as mentioned in the report but my ldl level is 63.So is it normal to have a such low ldl level or is there any problem?

Hello sir, i did my cholesterol few months back it said my ldl cholesterol was normal but my hdl was 21. Because of this i had developed heart anxiety what to do now? How to increase hdl and is it dangerous?

What are the common reasons for front teeth coming forward?

Hi I am 33 years old. My weight is 85kg. My cholesterol levels are rised. Kindly help what to follow

Hello Doctor, my age is 33 and recently i check my cholesterol. Is this high cholesterol? Do i need medicines? Photo is attached

Hello doctor I am 21 years old at this age i have high cholesterol levels and high thyroid level i am very much worried about heart attack what to do now? Currently i am taking medicine for thyroid but not for cholesterol.should i take medicine for cholesterol too? Please doctor help me out.

I have CHOD-PAP cholesterol level low as 113. Rest all LDL ,HDL ,GPO,VLDL is normal. Is it dangerous? Kindly advice ? Is there a sign of risk???

My CHOD-PAP cholesterol is 113 which is low. Is it dangerous or abnormal? What is the treatment and advice???

Which ayurvedic medicine is safe and can be taken in high cholesterol and triglycerides level? Kindly suggest the medicine with dosage.

Medicine for high cholesterol 263.. attached report.. and what diet to be changed and lifestyle to adapt

My friend cholesterol level is high. Need information regarding to reduce cholesterol like LDL and Triglycerides. Thanks in advance.

Hi, My blood reports are quite concerning. My vitamin D is extremely low i.e 1. Vitamin D- 5.4 ng/ml and high cholesterol 2. Non HDL cholesterol - 177 mg/dl 3. LDL cholesterol - 156 mg/dl Could you please help me with the diet chart or any food habits that I need to change.

I had tested my blood recently. I am having cholesterol of 222.14mg. Kindly advise me whether is it a matter of concern and what shall I have to do.

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