Metabolic Syndrome
A cluster of conditions - increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol - that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Also known as: insulin resistance syndrome.
Category: Endocrine & Metabolic
Symptoms associated with Metabolic Syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with Metabolic Syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal Fat
Excess fat concentrated around the abdomen, which is a component of metabolic syndrome....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Increased body weight
Abnormally increased body weight....
Tests used to investigate Metabolic Syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Metabolic Syndrome. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Cardiac Health & Cholesterol
Fast, easy & affordable heart health and cholesterol lab tests-- no insurance or a doctor's referral needed. S...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Cholesterol & Lipid Test Panels
A complete cholesterol test (a lipid panel or lipid profile) is a blood test that can measure the amount of ty...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. A cluster of conditions - increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol - that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
What are the symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome is associated with 4 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal Fat, Fatigue, Hypertension, Increased body weight. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Metabolic Syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Metabolic Syndrome include Cardiac Health & Cholesterol, Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests, Cholesterol & Lipid Test Panels, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Fasting Glucose. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Metabolic Syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.