Cause
The most common causes of
are
and poorly controlled
. If you are overweight and are not active,
you may have high triglycerides, especially if you eat a lot of
or sugary foods or drink a lot of
alcohol.
Binge drinking of alcohol can cause dangerous spikes in triglyceride levels
that can trigger inflammation of the
().
Other causes of high
triglycerides include
, kidney disease, and certain
inherited lipid disorders.
, which may be used for
menopause symptoms, may also raise triglyceride levels. Certain medicines may
also raise triglycerides. These medicines include:
- .
- Steroids.
- .
- .
- Birth control pills.
High triglycerides rarely occur on their own. They are
usually associated with other conditions.
High triglycerides are
a part of
metabolic syndrome, a group of medical problems that
increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome
includes:
- High triglycerides.
- Low HDL ("good")
cholesterol.
- High blood pressure.
- High blood
sugar.
- Too much fat, especially around the waist.