Symptoms
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
(),
which can cause sudden, severe abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea and
vomiting, and fever.
Triglycerides are categorized as
follows:
Triglyceride levels| 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
. In many cases, people don't know
that they have high triglycerides until they have a blood test called a
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
,
,
, and
metabolic syndrome.