INFORMATION ON METABOLIC SYNDROME X

Metabolic syndrome X is a constellation of metabolic disorders that all result from the primary disorder of insulin resistance. All the metabolic abnormalities associated with syndrome X can lead to cardiovascular disorders - when present as a group, the risk for cardiovascular disease and premature death are very high. The metabolic syndrome has become increasingly common in the United States. It's estimated that about 20-25 percent of US adults have it. Some people are genetically predisposed to insulin resistance. Acquired factors, such as excess body fat and physical inactivity, can elicit insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome in these people. Most people with insulin resistance have central obesity. The biologic mechanisms at the molecular level between insulin resistance and metabolic risk factors aren't fully understood and appear to be complex.

SYNONYMS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME X

Synonyms or other related keywords:

1. Syndrome X
2. Reaven's Syndrome
3. Insulin Resistance Syndrome
4. The metabolic syndrome

CAUSES OF METABOLIC SYNDROME X

Metabolic syndrome results from eating a diet that has too many calories and too much saturated fat, and doing any excise or physical activity. Smoking can also cause it so you should stop smoking. Metabolic Syndrome creates an increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease, generating symptoms like hypertension that can lead to a heart attack and stroke. Environmental issues such as low activity level, sedentary lifestyle, and progressive weight gain also contribute significantly to the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome.

SYMPTOMS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME X

Symptoms of metabolic syndrome include a large waistline, high blood pressure, raised insulin levels, excess body weight and abnormal cholesterol levels. If someone has three or more symptoms they have the syndrome and a higher risk of suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Metabolic Syndrome causes heart disease and increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

DIAGNOSIS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME X

For managing both long- and short-term risk, lifestyle therapies are the first-line interventions to reduce the metabolic risk factors. other test may be done as blood Pressure test Understanding and Controlling Cholesterol Healthy feating habits that include reduced intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol

TREATMENT OF METABOLIC SYNDROME X

Patients should make every attempt to reduce their body weight to within 20% of the "ideal" body weight calculated for age and height. Patients with syndrome X have several disorders of coagulation that make it easier to form blood clots within blood vessels. These blood clots are often a precipitating factor in developing heart attacks. Patients with metabolic syndrome X should generally be placed on daily aspirin therapy to help prevent such clotting events. Getting more physical activity, losing weight and quitting smoking help reduce blood pressure and improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels.