HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is High Levels Of HDL Cholesterol A Cause For Concern?

My mom just got a check up and found out that she has low LDL cholesterol and very high HDL cholesterol levels, (200 mg/dl) which is the good cholesterol . I m trying to find out if it is bad or concerning to have very high HDL cholesterol. All the information and articles I looked up were regarding how to raise HDL levels and lower LDL cholesterol. There are very few articles regarding if it is dangers to have too high HDL cholesterol. Thanks.
Tue, 10 Sep 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

I think her lab findings should be correlated with the medications she is taking currently.

If on statins then this explains this increase in HDL. Can discuss with your caring doctor about stopping statins and observe changes in cholesterol levels.

That is really abnormal level of HDL but genetic factors should consider. So observatory studies of your cholesterol levels should run to understand their changes for the next 3 or 6 months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is High Levels Of HDL Cholesterol A Cause For Concern?

Hello, I think her lab findings should be correlated with the medications she is taking currently. If on statins then this explains this increase in HDL. Can discuss with your caring doctor about stopping statins and observe changes in cholesterol levels. That is really abnormal level of HDL but genetic factors should consider. So observatory studies of your cholesterol levels should run to understand their changes for the next 3 or 6 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician