If your doctor tells you that you've got an enlarged liver, it means it's swollen beyond its normal size. There's usually another condition that's causing it, such as hepatitis. You have a lot of treatment choices, but you first need to find out the source of the problem.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some triglycerides for good health. But high triglycerides might raise your risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome.
An excess amount of blood lipids can cause fat deposits in your artery walls, increasing your risk for heart disease. What are blood lipids? Lipids are fat-like substances found in your blood and body tissues. Your body needs small amounts of lipids to work normally. How are my blood lipids measured? A blood test called a complete lipid profile is done. It is recommended that this test be done after an overnight fast. What happens if my lipids are too high? An excess amount of blood lipids can cause fat deposits in your artery walls, increasing your risk for heart disease. Are there different kinds of lipids? Cholesterol is the main lipid. It is made up of different parts such as: LDL cholesterol, or âbadâ cholesterol, is the main lipid that causes damaging buildup and blockage in your arteries. HDL cholesterol is actually a âgoodâ type of cholesterol that helps to prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries. Triglyceride is another lipid that may increase your risk for heart disease.