Sudden increase in cholesterol

[ammuhere]

I have the history of hyperthyroidism and PCOD. But no cholesterol or sugar. Yesterday I did routine checkup and found my Total cholesterol is 200, HDL 42, LDL 140, Triglycerides 90 which was high compared to previous results.
For the last one month Im following healthy diet, No fat food, and exercising daily. I really Wondered after all these steps taken, why the sudden hike?

[Smiley2000]

Yip, I always get the Dl's mixed up :p

[Jerry_NJ]

I think Smiley got the DLs mixed up

The LDL is the "bad" and you're in the boarder line high range.  Your HDL is  okay but could be better, higher.  HDL is the one that pushes up the total Cholesterol count, your 200 is okay, but suppose 210 would be better if the extra 10 was in HDL... strange world.

In any case, nothing worrisome in your numbers, but working to better them is always good advice.

[Smiley2000]

Hi there,

Did you know that Thyroid disease causes high Cholesterol levels?  It affects your LDL, which is the good cholesterol.

You need to keep track of your Cholesterol levels every 6 months by getting a fasting test done.  It will definitely also help to follow a healthy heart-friendly diet and exercise - like you already do.