Brief Answer:
HDL cholesterol is actually a good one

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query,

I see no reason why you should be worried given that the bad cholesterols i.e LDL and triglycerides are within normal ranges meanwhile the HDL cholesterol which is the good cholesterol, when high is instead healthy for the body as it protects against cardiovascular diseases.
Be rest assured that you have nothing to worry about.
But in the other hand, you should continue with a healthy lifestyle. Avoid too much fat or eating food which contain a lot of sugar. Exercise regularly. Alcohol is not advisable given that it deteriorates your health condition with increase cardiovascular diseases risk.

Hope this answers your question and helps you too.
Regards
Dr. Nsah

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Brief Answer:
I do agree

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for updating,

I actually agree to disagree. In medical literature, it is generally accepted that when HDL is lower than the reference range, there is increased risk of coronary heart diseases where as higher values have decreased risk. The reference range of HDL cholesterol in men is 40-50 mg/dl. Values higher than that are considered good but in certain particular conditions the values may increase such as:

- Hyperalphalipoproteinemia
- Regular physical activity or exercise
- Chronic liver disease
- Weight loss

They are decreased in the following conditions:

- Obesity
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Hepatocellular
- Cholestasis
- Chronic renal failure
- Metabolic syndrome
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Malnutrition
- Moderate ethanol consumption
- Cigarette smoking etc

These conditions predispose to either them getting higher or lower but the condition of increased HDL does not predispose to them.
What I am trying to say is that, increased HDL cholesterol is not a risk factor of cardiovascular diseases but rather works to protect the heart against this. If values are too high as in your case, then it is surely because of another diseases condition such as the ones mentioned above.

Hope this further clarifies you and wish you the best
Dr. Nsah

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Brief Answer:
I do not feel you should worry much

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

In my opinion as a physician, I do feel that your HDL cholesterol is not a cause of concern and I feel that it being higher will play a protective role against cardiovascular diseases. The bad cholesterol that you should worry about are the LDL and the triglycerides when they are increasing.
You could try identifying by yourself the possible cause of your increased cholesterol, but that will be you worrying when there is nothing worrying about.
As I said, I am positive that your HDL being higher is not a problem and might have risen because of your recent weight loss (which is something good and I will advise further weight loss plan).

Hope this helps further and wish you the best
Dr. Nsah

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