Metabolic Syndrome
It’s a group of conditions that could lead to more serious health problems if left uncontrolled or untreated. These conditions are high blood pressure, large waist circumference, high triglyceride level, low HDL level, and high sugar level in the blood. It’s not considered a metabolic syndrome if you only have one or two of these conditions. But if you have three or more, it means you have the syndrome. It may lead to heart disease, fatty liver, and stroke. In addition, people who have it often have a high uric acid level in their bodies; thus, it could be considered a symptom.
The main risk factors of metabolic syndrome are related to obesity, which are insulin resistance and excessive fat on the upper and middle part of the body, known as central obesity. Other risk factors are age, lack of exercise, and family history. The doctor needs to perform various tests to see if you have three or more metabolic syndrome conditions. Treatment may include medication, regular exercise, and a healthy diet, including preventing foods that could cause high uric acid levels.
