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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of [[medicine|medical]] disorders that increase one's risk for [[cardiovascular disease]] and [[Diabetes mellitus|diabetes]]. It affects a large number of people in a clustered fashion. In some studies, the [[prevalence]] in the USA is calculated as being up to 25% of the population. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
* [[Central obesity]] (also known as visceral, male-pattern or apple-shaped adiposity), overweight with fat deposits mainly around the waist | * [[Central obesity]] (also known as visceral, male-pattern or apple-shaped adiposity), overweight with fat deposits mainly around the waist | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | [[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Rheumatology]] | [[Category:Rheumatology]] | ||
[[Category:Syndromes]] | [[Category:Syndromes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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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
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase one's risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It affects a large number of people in a clustered fashion. In some studies, the prevalence in the USA is calculated as being up to 25% of the population.
Physical Examination
Vitals
Skin
- Acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition featuring dark patches)
Abdomen
- Central obesity (also known as visceral, male-pattern or apple-shaped adiposity), overweight with fat deposits mainly around the waist