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What Does This Lipid Profile Indicate?
Question: I would like some help interpreting lab results and what to do about them.
First, my cholesterol. My HDL was 41; my LDL was 129; my Cholesterol / High Density Lipoprotein was 4.8; and my Cholesterol non-HDL was 154. Cause for concern? If so, how do I treat it?
Next, my liver. My ALT was 68 one week ago. This week it was 53, buy my AST was 50 U/L. Cause for concern? If so, how do I treat it?
Lastly, I have been told I am not immune to Hepatitus B. What tests are used to determine this lack of immunity? What does it mean?
First, my cholesterol. My HDL was 41; my LDL was 129; my Cholesterol / High Density Lipoprotein was 4.8; and my Cholesterol non-HDL was 154. Cause for concern? If so, how do I treat it?
Next, my liver. My ALT was 68 one week ago. This week it was 53, buy my AST was 50 U/L. Cause for concern? If so, how do I treat it?
Lastly, I have been told I am not immune to Hepatitus B. What tests are used to determine this lack of immunity? What does it mean?
Brief Answer:
See responses below!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks for this query.
1. You blood profile for lipids is okay. I will encourage healthy eating-Fruits, vegetables, low fats and regular exercises. If your weight is above average, try cutting down.
2. Your liver enzymes are normal. Do you drink alcohol? This is the most common cause of fluctuations observed within such a short time.
3. It means you are not vaccinated against hepatitis. Please, consider getting vaccinated which is a full schedule comprising of 3doses within 30days.
I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
See responses below!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks for this query.
1. You blood profile for lipids is okay. I will encourage healthy eating-Fruits, vegetables, low fats and regular exercises. If your weight is above average, try cutting down.
2. Your liver enzymes are normal. Do you drink alcohol? This is the most common cause of fluctuations observed within such a short time.
3. It means you are not vaccinated against hepatitis. Please, consider getting vaccinated which is a full schedule comprising of 3doses within 30days.
I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What tests are used to determine if one is not immune to Hepatitis B?
Brief Answer:
Dosing antibodies against hepatitis B
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Measuring blood levels of antibodies against hepatitis B. This can be done in almost all laboratories. I wish you well.
Let me know if there is more you want to talk about!
Dosing antibodies against hepatitis B
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Measuring blood levels of antibodies against hepatitis B. This can be done in almost all laboratories. I wish you well.
Let me know if there is more you want to talk about!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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