{"id":16358,"date":"2023-08-10T20:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T20:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/high-triglycerides-level-symptoms-causes-test-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T06:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T06:32:52","slug":"high-triglycerides-level-symptoms-causes-test-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/high-triglycerides-level-symptoms-causes-test-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"High Triglycerides Level: Symptoms, Causes, Test and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most prevalent type of fat in the body is <\/span><strong>triglycerides<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This kind of fat is stored by your body and used as an energy source between meals. Significant triglyceride levels in the blood may indicate a high risk of developing certain illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What <\/strong><strong>are<\/strong><strong> high triglycerides?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One type of blood lipid, along with cholesterol, is triglyceride. It is produced by mixing one molecule of glycerol with three molecules of fatty acids and is found in both plants and mammals. Although the body can also create it through the liver, triglycerides, which are made of fats and carbs, are acquired more frequently from diet. Triglycerides are mostly used to store additional energy, or calories. The body&apos;s cells require calories in order to function normally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your health may be at risk if you have hypertriglyceridemia or high triglycerides. Sadly, elevated triglycerides rarely cause symptoms, much like high cholesterol. Regular blood tests for lipids are essential to monitor cholesterol levels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triglycerides, however, have long been associated with a number of diseases, such as metabolic syndrome and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srlworld.com\/blogs\/heart-disease-symptoms-causes-and-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heart disease<\/a>. The precise issue is hypertriglyceridemia, a condition marked by increased triglyceride levels. Cholesterol and triglycerides should be kept to a minimum because the body does not require a lot of blood lipid to operate effectively. In actuality, the typical range does not exceed 150 mg\/dL (milligrams per deciliter).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are the risks and causes that lead to high triglyceride levels?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your triglyceride levels may be elevated as a result of things like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having high cholesterol in the family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive alcohol consumption&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having too much sweets and simple carbohydrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having obesity or being overweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having untreated diabetes&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing liver or renal disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using specific drugs, such as beta-blockers, corticosteroids, diuretics, or hormones, or having menopause<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thyroid condition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What are the symptoms of high triglycerides level?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless the issue is inherited, a raised triglyceride level generally doesn&apos;t cause any symptoms, though fatty deposits may become apparent on the skin&apos;s surface. Additionally, there are non-condition-specific symptoms like nausea, stomach discomfort, fever, and, in the majority of instances, acute pancreatitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different triglyceride levels range:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal Triglycerides level: less than 150 mg\/dL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borderline high: 150 to 199 mg\/dL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High: 200 to 499 mg\/dL<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What test needs to be done?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctor can identify a high triglyceride level by doing a number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srlworld.com\/test\/beas\/100005109\/triglycerides-serum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>triglyceride tests<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with hereditary hypertriglyceridemia, APOE genotyping is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lipid profile analysis to evaluate the various types of fats in the blood<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting blood sugar to assess the body&apos;s capacity to produce blood glucose<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test for triglycerides to determine their concentration<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply taking a blood sample from a vein will allow for the performance of any of these tests. In some exams, fasting may be required. Triglycerides 200 and higher are already regarded as excessive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to treat<\/strong> <strong>triglycerides?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To lower high triglyceride levels, a physician could advise prescription drugs. <\/span><strong>High triglycerides treatment <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consist of:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholesterol absorption inhibitors&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins, such as gemfibrozil (Lopid) and fenofibrate (Tricor, Fenoglide)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibrates, such as rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor) and atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCSK9 nicotinic acid inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The best strategy to reduce triglycerides is to adopt modifications to your way of living, like:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricting calorie intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing one&apos;s level of exercise (e.g., walking for at least 30 minutes a day)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substituting polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats for conventional fats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding or drastically reducing alcohol and tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a healthy diet minimal in sugar, fat, and carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing consumption of omega-3 fatty acids<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor can suggest taking drugs in addition to making lifestyle modifications if the triglyceride level is already quite high (more than 500 mg\/dL). These medications, known as statins, can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 35%. These drugs work just as well in regulating triglyceride levels as they do in lowering bad cholesterol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chance of developing pancreatitis and heart disease is increased by high triglyceride levels. Triglyceride levels that are too high can result from consuming too many calories. The good news is that lowering your triglyceride levels is something you can do. Your doctor may make recommendations for heart-healthy lifestyle modifications. Medication assistance may also be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Agilus Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Fortis Healthcare Limited<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most prevalent type of fat in the body is triglycerides. 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