High Triglyceride.

As shown in the chart of triglyceride levels, high triglyceride levels indicate levels above  200mg/dl. High triglyceride levels in blood is a condition called hypertriglyceridemia. The complications of this condition can be dangerous.

Symptoms of High Triglycerides.

 

Symptoms of high triglycerides are virtually non existent. It is the complications of high triglycerides which may present such symptoms as of :

• pancreatitis, which include sudden pain in abdomen, nausea,vomiting, loss of appetite, and fever.
• Liver and spleen enlargement,
• fatty deposits in the skin (xanthomas) in case of a genetic condition,
• a heart attack or stroke.

 

Causes of High Triglycerides.

Following are the conditions that cause high triglyceride levels in the blood.

1)      Hypothyroidism.

2)      Poorly controlled diabetes.

3)      Obesity

4)      Renal impairment

5)      Too much alcohol intake.

6)      Calorie intake regularly much higher than calories burnt. That means overeating and/or low physical activity.

7)      Familial trait of high triglyceride levels.

8)      Certain medications, like

• Contraceptive pills.
• Diuretics.
• Beta blockers.
• Steroids.
• Tamoxifens
• Steroids.

9) Wrong Diet consisting trans fats and saturated fats.

Dangers and Effects of High Triglyceride Levels.

High triglyceride levels are often associated with high levels of LDL (bad cholesterol). Do read complications of cholesterol and harmful effects of fats. Reading these two articles will give you a better overview of what can be in store for you if you have high triglyceride levels. High triglyceride levels can cause the following complications :-

1) Metabolic Syndrome.

This condition is associated with a number of health problems which include

• High blood pressure. (Hypertension)
• High blood sugar. (Diabetes).
• High Triglyceride levels.
• Low HDL levels.
• Belly fat or abdominal obesity.

Metabolic syndrome makes you a potential candidate for heart attack, diabetes, hypertension and stroke.

2) Pancreatitis.

This can be another fallout of high triglyceride levels.

3) Heart Attack or Stroke.

Not all triglycerides are stored as adipose tissue but some of it travels in the blood stream as VLDL (very low density lipoprotein). High blood levels of triglycerides make the blood sludgy and increase the chances of clotting of blood and blockage of the arteries. This can cause a heart attack or stroke.

Other Posts on Triglycerides.

1) Triglycerides.2) Low Triglycerides 3) High Triglycerides 4) How to lower triglycerides. 5) High Triglycerides Treatment.6)High triglyceride foods.

Related posts:

1. Foods High in Triglycerides.
2. Treatment of High Triglycerides.
3. Low Triglycerides.
4. Triglycerides – How to Lower Triglycerides.
5. Triglycerides.
6. High Cholesterol Treatment.
7. HDL – High Density Lipoprotein.
8. Complications of High Cholesterol.