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Triglyceride levels in the blood can tell much about a person\u2019s cardiovascular health.\u202fHigh triglycerides are\u00a0one of the causes of\u202fhigh blood pressure\u202fand come with a risk of stroke and heart attack. But unlike cholesterol-related cases, high triglycerides have almost non-existent symptoms. As a result, it is rather difficult to diagnose this condition.<\/p>\n
Triglycerides are fats or lipids that the body uses to store excess energy from the food consumed. When people consume more calories than they need, the body converts the extra calories into triglycerides and keeps them for future use.<\/p>\n
While triglycerides are essential for energy storage, their high content in the bloodstream is harmful. High\u202ftriglyceride levels\u202fcan indicate various underlying health issues, especially heart problems and\u202fhigh blood pressure.<\/p>\n
Here are some common\u202fhigh triglycerides causes:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The most common cause of high triglycerides is metabolic syndrome. It is a condition where a patient\u2019s body has pre-existing health conditions like obesity and\u202fhigh blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n Drug side effects can also lead to high triglycerides. It is a particularly common condition for HIV and cancer medications. Apart from them, reactions from diuretics, steroids, and retinoids can also shoot up triglycerides.<\/p>\n Food rich in carbohydrates, saturated fats, and trans fats like meat, white flour, and ultra-processed items can cause excess calories, resulting in high\u202ftriglyceride levels. Alcohol also adds to triglycerides due to its high calorie and sugar content.<\/p>\n Lack of exercise means the body does not use excess calories stored as triglycerides in the blood. Since the body cannot use its stored energy, it leads to high triglycerides.<\/p>\n Triglyceride creation is a normal function that the human body regularly performs. So, the mere existence of triglyceride in blood is not a health concern. However, the\u202ftriglyceride levels\u202fbeyond a certain limit are unhealthy.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the breakdown of levels of triglyceride in the bloodstream below:<\/strong><\/p>\n Levels above 200 mg\/dl are considered high triglycerides and require immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n People with high triglycerides rarely show any noticeable symptoms. As a result, it is difficult to diagnose the condition without going through regular blood tests. However, extreme cases of this condition can show some symptoms. Some\u202fhigh triglycerides symptoms\u202fare as follows:<\/p>\n High blood pressure\u202f, a symptom of high triglycerides is very common. That\u2019s because this condition often exists along with\u202fhigh blood pressure disease\u202fcalled hypertension.<\/p>\n High triglycerides can cause acute pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. It can cause vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain.<\/p>\n Patients with high triglycerides can develop severe skin problems, primarily reddening of the skin. Also, extreme cases can cause damage to the skin on the chest, back, arms, and legs.<\/p>\n When triglyceride level in the blood exceeds 1000 mg\/dl, it causes lipemia retinalis. It is a condition when high lipid content in the blood causes creamy-white discolouration of retinal vessels.<\/p>\n High triglyceride in the blood can enlarge the liver and spleen. It can cause severe pain in the upper abdomen.<\/p>\n At 1,500 mg\/dl or more of\u202ftriglyceride levels, patients can suffer multifactorial chylomicronaemia syndrome, a condition in which the body stops breaking down fats.<\/p>\n Patients who have high triglycerides along with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) can develop short-term memory loss. This memory loss can also lead to issues like dementia in old age.<\/p>\n High triglyceride\u202fis a condition which rarely shows any symptoms. So, it is difficult to diagnose this condition solely based on symptoms. As a result, blood tests are essential to diagnose cases of high triglycerides.<\/p>\n Doctors suggest that people should regularly undergo the\u202fLipid Panel Test<\/a><\/span> or Triglycerides Serum Test. The lipid panel test checks the blood for cholesterol and triglyceride content, while the triglycerides serum test<\/a><\/span> only reveals high triglycerides.<\/p>\n Doctors suggest that healthy adults repeat triglyceride tests every four to six years. As for children, the first test can be conducted at the age of nine to eleven years and repeated in their late teens.<\/p>\n High blood pressure, pancreatitis, skin issues, enlarged liver and spleen, and memory loss are some common warning signs of high triglycerides.<\/p>\n Triglyceride levels above 200 mg\/dl (2.3 mmol\/L) are considered high.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Triglyceride levels in the blood can tell much about a person\u2019s cardiovascular health.\u202fHigh triglycerides are\u00a0one of the causes of\u202fhigh blood pressure\u202fand come with a risk of stroke and heart attack. But unlike cholesterol-related cases, high triglycerides have almost non-existent symptoms. 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Metabolic Syndrome<\/h3>\n
2. Drug Reaction<\/h3>\n
\u00a03. Unhealthy Food Habits<\/h3>\n
\u00a04. Sedentary Lifestyle<\/h3>\n
What is a high triglyceride level?<\/h2>\n
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What are the symptoms of high triglycerides?<\/h2>\n
1. High Blood Pressure<\/h3>\n
2. Pancreatitis<\/h3>\n
3. Skin Issues<\/h3>\n
4. Lipemia Retinalis<\/h3>\n
5. Enlarged Liver and Spleen<\/h3>\n
6. Multifactorial Chylomicronaemia Syndrome<\/h3>\n
7. Memory Loss<\/h3>\n
How to diagnose high triglycerides?<\/h2>\n
FAQs<\/h3>\n
1. When should I repeat my triglycerides test?<\/h3>\n
2. What are the warning signs of high triglycerides?<\/h3>\n
3. What is a high triglyceride level?<\/h3>\n