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==History== | ==History== | ||
Obtaining the history is the most important aspect of making a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. It provides insight into cause, precipitating factors and associated comorbid conditions. | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Symptoms that can be seen in some of these diseases are: | Symptoms that can be seen in some of these diseases are:<ref name="pmid">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kaur J |title=A comprehensive review on metabolic syndrome |journal=Cardiol Res Pract |volume=2014 |issue= |pages=943162 |year=2014 |pmid= |pmc=3966331 |doi=10.1155/2014/943162 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid">{{cite journal |vauthors=Huang PL |title=A comprehensive definition for metabolic syndrome |journal= |volume=2 |issue=5-6 |pages=231–7 |year=2009 |pmid= |pmc=2675814 |doi=10.1242/dmm.001180 |url=}}</ref> | ||
* [[Diabetes]] - increased hunger, thirst, or urination. | * [[Diabetes]] - increased hunger, thirst, or urination. | ||
* [[Hypertension]] - [[headache]]s, [[fatigue]], [[dizziness]], blurred vision, facial flushing or [[tinnitus]]. | * [[Hypertension]] - [[headache]]s, [[fatigue]], [[dizziness]], blurred vision, facial flushing or [[tinnitus]]. | ||
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[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Endocrinology]] | [[Category:Endocrinology]] | ||
[[Category:Rheumatology | [[Category:Rheumatology]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is mostly based on physical examination and lab tests. The symptoms seen in metabolic syndrome are indicative of the component disorder like hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Also, dietary, family, social and medical history are important tools in the diagnosis.
History
Obtaining the history is the most important aspect of making a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. It provides insight into cause, precipitating factors and associated comorbid conditions.
Symptoms
Symptoms that can be seen in some of these diseases are:[1][1]
- Diabetes - increased hunger, thirst, or urination.
- Hypertension - headaches, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, facial flushing or tinnitus.
- Cardiovascular complications - chest pain, shortness of breath, increased heart rate
- Polycystic ovarian disease - menstrual irregularities, infertility.
- Obesity
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kaur J (2014). "A comprehensive review on metabolic syndrome". Cardiol Res Pract. 2014: 943162. doi:10.1155/2014/943162. PMC 3966331.