A combination of medical conditions that, when present, increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes mellitus. It includes the following medical conditions: increased blood pressure, central obesity, abnormal cholesterol levels, and elevated fasting glucose.
Symptoms of Syndrome X
The following features are indicative of Syndrome X:
large waist circumference
increased thirst and urination
fatigue
blurred vision
It is possible that Syndrome X shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Syndrome X
The following are the most common causes of Syndrome X:
overweight
insulin resistance
Risk Factors for Syndrome X
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Syndrome X:
increasing age
obesity
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
having diabetes
Mexican-Americans
Prevention of Syndrome X
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Syndrome X. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
control blood pressure levels
control cholesterol levels
control blood glucose levels
Occurrence of Syndrome X
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Syndrome X cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Syndrome X can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Syndrome X can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Syndrome X
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Syndrome X:
Large waist circumference: Measure waistline at least 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men
Blood triglyceride level: Measures the amount of triglyceride level such as 50 milligrams per deciliter,(mg/dL), or 1.7 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), or higher
Cholesterol level: Reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL (1.04 mmol/L) in men or less than 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women of this good cholesterol
Blood pressure: Measure the amount of blood pressure level such as 130/85 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher
Fasting glucose level: To measure the fasting blood sugar level such as 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or higher
Doctor for Diagnosis of Syndrome X
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Syndrome X:
Endocrinologist
Cardiologist
Complications of Syndrome X if untreated
Yes, Syndrome X causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Syndrome X is left untreated:
diabetes
cardiovascular disease
Self-care for Syndrome X
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Syndrome X:
Take heart-healthy diet: Keep the heart health and reduces the chances of disease
Maintain healthy body weight: Keeps the hormonal and metabolic level normal
Quit smoking: Keep the cholesterol and blood pressure in control
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Syndrome X
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Syndrome X:
Consume dietary supplementation with chromium picolinate: Attenuate the insulin resistance and reduce the cardiovascular risk factors
Intake cinnamon extract supplements: Attenuate the insulin resistance and reduce the cardiovascular risk factors
Do yoga, tai chi, qigong and meditation: Improves the indices of the metabolic syndrome