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16 Jul 2010
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cholestrol
Hi Dr
Is the below considered high cholestrol? Its for a 27 year old Indian femail (doesn''t drink and smoke), weight approx 44kg:
Total chole = 6.72
hdl = 2.12
ldl = 4.2 something
ratio of total and hdl is 2.2 something.
Thanks,
Anita
Is the below considered high cholestrol? Its for a 27 year old Indian femail (doesn''t drink and smoke), weight approx 44kg:
Total chole = 6.72
hdl = 2.12
ldl = 4.2 something
ratio of total and hdl is 2.2 something.
Thanks,
Anita
CyberDoc
Anita
Yes, it is high cholestrol, especially the LDL is very high. Consult a dietician for a diet and have your cholestrol tested regularly.
Regards
Dr Anrich Burger
Yes, it is high cholestrol, especially the LDL is very high. Consult a dietician for a diet and have your cholestrol tested regularly.
Regards
Dr Anrich Burger
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