Metabolic Syndrome

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Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which a group of risk factors. People with this disease are at increased risk of coronary heart disease and other diseases related to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g. stroke and peripheral vascular disease) and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of metabolic risk factors in one person. The main features of the metabolic syndrome include insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and lipid abnormalities. The state is also known by other names, including syndrome X, syndrome of insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.

The metabolic syndrome results from eating a diet that has lots of calories and saturated fat, and not getting enough physical activity.

Causes of metabolic syndrome

Common causes and risk factors of metabolic syndrome include the following:
The exact cause of metabolic syndrome is not known.
Eating a diet that is high in calories and saturated fat, and not getting enough physical activity.
Smoking.
They have a history of type 2 diabetes are at risk of metabolic syndrome X.
A diagnosis of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or polycystic ovary syndrome, the same type of problem that affects the metabolism of female hormones and reproductive system also increases the risk of metabolic syndrome.

Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome

Some signs and symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome are as follows:
Blood pressure.
Elevated uric acid levels.
Changes in the kidneys' ability to remove salt, leading to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Obesity, especially around your waist (with an "apple shape").
A high level of blood fats called triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein, cholesterol "good" cholesterol.
Hypertension.
Abnormalities of blood coagulation.
Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

Here is a list of methods of treatment of metabolic syndrome:
Lifestyle modification is the preferred treatment of metabolic syndrome.
Sustainable exercise program.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet low in saturated fats and high in nutrients, rich in fruits and vegetables.
Getting more physical activity, lose weight and help reduce smoking give up blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improve blood sugar.
Cholesterol drugs may be used to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, if elevated.
In some cases, medication can improve all components of metabolic syndrome.

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