What is high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia)?
Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition characterized by an elevated triglyceride concentration in the blood. While triglycerides are normally used in the body to store and supply energy, an excess amount may increase one's risk for other complications such as pancreatitis and cardiovascular disease.
How do members experience high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia)*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia)*
*Data from patients with high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia), who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia)*
*Data from patients with high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia), who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 39 | |
| 40s | 156 | |
| 50s | 468 | |
| 60s | 774 | |
| 70+ | 565 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 827 | |
| Female | 1,171 |