Metabolic syndrome is a set of diseases that together can increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular changes. Factors that may be present in metabolic syndrome include fat buildup in the abdominal area, changes in cholesterol and triglycerides, increased blood pressure and blood sugar.
It is important that metabolic syndrome factors are identified and treated with the advice of the endocrinologist, cardiologist or family doctor to avoid complications. Treatment consists, in most cases, of the use of remedies that help regulate glucose, cholesterol and pressure levels, in addition to regular physical activity and a healthy and balanced diet.
Signs and symptoms of metabolic syndrome are related to illnesses suffered by the person and may be verified:
After assessing the signs and symptoms presented by the person, the doctor may indicate that a series of tests are being done to determine if the person has any of the factors related to metabolic syndrome and therefore the most appropriate treatment may be indicated.
For the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, certain tests are necessary to identify factors that may be related to this set of diseases and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Thus, to confirm the diagnosis, the person must have at least 3 of the following factors:
In addition to these factors, your doctor also considers family history and lifestyle, such as frequency of physical activity and diet, for example. In some cases other tests such as creatinine, uric acid, microalbuminuria, C-reactive protein (PCR) and the glucose tolerance test, also known as TOTG, may also be indicated.
Treatment of metabolic syndrome should be indicated by the family doctor, endocrinologist or cardiologist based on the signs and symptoms presented by the person and the diseases affected by the person. In this way, the doctor can indicate the use of the appropriate remedies for each case, in addition to recommending lifestyle and lifestyle changes.
Treatment of metabolic syndrome should initially include lifestyle changes, with special attention to nutritional changes and physical activity. The main guidelines include:
If these attitudes aren’t enough to control metabolic syndrome, your doctor may recommend medications.
Metabolic syndrome medications are usually prescribed by the doctor when the patient cannot lose weight, reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure with dietary and exercise changes only. In these cases, your doctor may guide the use of medicines to:
It is important that treatment is done in accordance with your doctor’s advice to avoid complications.
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