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What Causes Increase In Cholesterol Level?

I am a non-drinker non smoker who rarely eats meat but I have just been told my cholesterol is 6.3 (good cholesterol is 2.3) and previously I had a very low chlolesterol level, around 2.6. What could be the cause of the increase. I walk about 2-3 miles/day and never eat sweets or cakes.

Rosemary
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

You should know that there are several factors contributing in your cholesterol decrease :

-diet modifications (high fat and sugar diet)
-lack of physical exercise
-endocrinological disorders (thyroid dysfunction, adrenal gland dysfunction ,etc.)
-liver disease, etc.

You should know that the total cholesterol is not an indicator of your cardiovascular risk.

Total cholesterol/HDL ratio is a better indicator. As far as I understand your "good cholesterol" (HDL) is 2.3. This means that this ratio is almost 3 at your case, which indicates a very low risk of cardiovascular disease.

So do not worry about it ! You don't need any therapy.

Hope to have been helpful!

Best regards!

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Increase In Cholesterol Level?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! You should know that there are several factors contributing in your cholesterol decrease : -diet modifications (high fat and sugar diet) -lack of physical exercise -endocrinological disorders (thyroid dysfunction, adrenal gland dysfunction ,etc.) -liver disease, etc. You should know that the total cholesterol is not an indicator of your cardiovascular risk. Total cholesterol/HDL ratio is a better indicator. As far as I understand your good cholesterol (HDL) is 2.3. This means that this ratio is almost 3 at your case, which indicates a very low risk of cardiovascular disease. So do not worry about it ! You don t need any therapy. Hope to have been helpful! Best regards! Dr. Iliri