What is Metabolic Syndrome? by Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli
What is Metabolic Syndrome? - Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli Metabolic syndrome is also known as syndrome X. It is a very common health condition affecting about 33% of adult population in Asian countries, more so common among women. It is not a disease in itself, and do not have any symptoms, but the bluster of conditions which occurs to other. The increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart disease and stroke. Metabolic syndrome consists of four important components. First one has increased blood pressure, which is more than 130 / 80 mm of mercury. Second, one is increased blood sugar, which is fasting blood sugar of more than 100 mg/dl. Third, one is increased fat around the waist, which we call it apple go obesity. Here, the waist circumference is increased more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches in just for women. And the f...