Isolated Hypertriglyceridemia – A Missed Out Mystery Killer In Need Of Imminent Indispensable Investigations !!!

Abstract

Isolated Hypertriglyceridemia can be inherent right from the childhood days but goes undetected as they are silent and symptom-less among the majority. This becomes quite alarming as it starts manifesting the glimpses of its drastic complications at a later age. The Terminology Hypertriglyceridemia is coined to high triglycerides (fats) in blood beyond the normal range. Normal triglyceride level in adults is up to 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). and when the level is enormously increased it raises the risk of Atherosclerosis ,Heart ailments and Pancreatic diseases. Majority with hypertriglyceridemia are symptomless and clueless. Individuals with severe hypertriglyceridemia may have xanthomas, that are skin bumps formed when lipids accumulated under your skin. The common causes of Hypertriglyceridemia include Dietary and Lifestyle factors and Genetic lipid disorders. Dietary and Lifestyle factors have powerful influence on the triglyceride level resulting in the conversion of extra calories into triglycerides A genetic disorder with dietary and lifestyle factors usually combine to cause hypertriglyceridemia. The increased Serum triglyceride levels also leads to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in joining hands with other risk factors such as Obesity, Metabolic syndrome, and type 2 Diabetes mellitus. The increased risk of acute pancreatitis is another complication when serum triglyceride level is very high . A 10 -12 hours fasting serum lipid panel diagnoses hypertriglyceridemia. Certain causes like aging and some medical ailments can never be altered. Still a lot to be practiced in daily life to prevent hypertriglyceridemia. The suggested dietary and lifestyle are Eating regularly a heart-healthy diet and adopting an active Lifestyle involving planned regular exercise .