Diseases
hypertriglyceridemia
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Overview
Hypertriglyceridemia means you have too many triglycerides (fats) in your blood. This raises your risk of atherosclerosis and related heart diseases. Lifestyle changes are vital to managing this condition. You may need to reduce your intake of sugar, refined carbs and alcohol.
Symptoms
- most people with hypertriglyceridemia have no symptoms
- people with severe hyperglyceridemia may develop xanthomas.
- these are skin bumps that form when lipids build up under your skin
- the xanthomas usually appear around your eyelids
Causes
- lifestyle factors.
- underlying medical conditions.
- medications.
Risk factors
- drinking too much alcohol.
- eating too many refined carbohydrates (like white bread) or sugars.
- not moving around enough (sedentary lifestyle).
Diagnosis
- blood test.
- physical exam.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hypertriglyceridemia?
Hypertriglyceridemia means you have too many triglycerides (fats) in your blood. This raises your risk of atherosclerosis and related heart diseases. Lifestyle changes are vital to managing this condition. You may need to reduce your intake of sugar, refined carbs and alcohol.
What are the symptoms of hypertriglyceridemia?
most people with hypertriglyceridemia have no symptoms, people with severe hyperglyceridemia may develop xanthomas., these are skin bumps that form when lipids build up under your skin, the xanthomas usually appear around your eyelids
What causes hypertriglyceridemia?
lifestyle factors.; underlying medical conditions.; medications.
Which medicines are used for hypertriglyceridemia?
fenofibrate, fenofibric acid, fish oil, gemfibrozil, omega 3, red yeast rice
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