High Triglycerides
Symptoms
High triglycerides by themselves do not cause symptoms. If your high triglycerides are caused by a genetic condition, you may have visible fatty deposits under the skin called xanthomas.
In rare cases, people who have very high triglyceride levels may develop inflammation of the pancreas (Reference pancreatitis Opens New Window), which can cause sudden, severe abdominal (belly) pain, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and fever.
Triglycerides are categorized as follows:
| Normal | Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) |
|---|---|
| Borderline-high | 150 to 199 mg/dL |
| High | 200 to 499 mg/dL |
| Very high | 500 mg/dL or higher |
If you have high triglycerides, you may also have Reference high cholesterol Opens New Window. In many cases, people don't know that they have high triglycerides until they have a blood test called a Reference lipoprotein analysis to check their cholesterol levels.
If your triglyceride levels are high, your doctor will also check for and treat other associated conditions that may be linked to high triglycerides. These conditions include Reference diabetes Opens New Window, Reference hypothyroidism Opens New Window, Reference kidney disease Opens New Window, and Reference metabolic syndrome.
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