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

Looking into Metabolic Syndrome? See the lab tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Metabolic Syndrome, and learn what each one measures.
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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Metabolic Syndrome

The following symptoms have been associated with Metabolic Syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Tests

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...

Sample: Blood

Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests

Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...

Sample: Blood

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...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Fasting Glucose

Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....

Sample: Blood

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....

Sample: Blood

Lipid Panel

Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....

Sample: Blood

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Metabolic Syndrome, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

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.

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