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My 9 Year Old Son Has 210 Cholesterol Level. Is That Bad ?

Hi I was just told that my 9 year old son has 210 cholesterol level. Is that bad ?
Wed, 31 Aug 2011
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for query,
Cholesterol 210 at this is age is quite more and not good.
I think he may be obese.
Consult pediatrician go for investigations.
Ok and bye.
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Pediatrician, Neonatology Dr. Kathirvel Rajan's  Response
Hi,
U did not mention about the various fractions including good and bad type of cholesterol.
Elevated total cholesterol may be due to metabolic disordrs, hormonal disorders, diabetes,or simple obesity.
Do other tests to look for these.
Thanks
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My 9 Year Old Son Has 210 Cholesterol Level. Is That Bad ?

Hi, Thanks for query, Cholesterol 210 at this is age is quite more and not good. I think he may be obese. Consult pediatrician go for investigations. Ok and bye.