sHTG Symptoms

Early awareness.
Better outcomes.

sHTG often has no symptoms at all. Getting tested and acting early helps prevent serious complications and protects your long term health.

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Possible signs

Abdominal discomfort, nausea, bloating, fatigue, eruptive xanthomas (small bumps on the skin), or a creamy / milky appearance to the blood vessels in the eye.

When to seek urgent care

Severe persistent abdominal pain, pain radiating to the back, vomiting that won’t stop, or fever, possible signs of acute pancreatitis.

Numbers to know

Normal under 150 mg/dL, borderline 150 to 199, high 200 to 499, severe at or above 500, very severe at or above 1,000.

sHTG Symptoms

Many individuals with sHTG have no symptoms, making routine blood testing important.

When symptoms occur, they may include:

Symptoms Related to Very High Triglycerides

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite

 

Signs of Severe Elevation

  • Eruptive xanthomas (small yellowish bumps on the skin)
  • Lipemia retinalis (milky appearance of retinal blood vessels)
  • Enlarged liver or spleen

 

Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Pain radiating to the back
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Fever
  • Rapid heart rate

Acute pancreatitis is a medical emergency and one of the most serious complications of sHTG.

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