Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome

What is Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?

Abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome is a really a collection of medical conditions that taken together are responsible for the high rates of diabetes and heart disease around the world.

What are the symptoms of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?

Common symptoms of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome include the following:

• BMI (Body Mass Index) is on the high end of the range
• Waist circumference is high
  • for men that is above 40 inches
  • for women that is above 34 inches
• High blood pressure
• Abnormal fasting glucose
• Insulin resistance
• Abnormal fasting glucose
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What causes Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?

In most cases the cause of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome is due to the imbalance between caloric intake and the the burning of calories. Simply put, the patient gains body fat due to the excess in calories. The weight gain is linear and can actually accelerate. However there are other causes of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, which may include: tumors, hormonal imbalances, genetic syndromes and the side effects of certain drug therapies.

How is Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome diagnosed?

The diagnosis of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome is made largely from the diagnostic tests of the medical conditions that create it. For instance these are some of the tests that contribute to the diagnosis: Cholesterol testing, heart rate monitor, blood pressure, blood glucose test, body mass index (BMI), electrocardiogram and thyroid tests, among many others.

What are the treatments for Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?

Treatment for Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome starts with behavior modification that leads to a net loss in caloric intake. This may mean an exercise regiment to stimulate the burning of calories and / or an eating plan that helps limit ones caloric intake. If the source of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome is hormonal, patients my be prescribed hormone replacement therapy. Surgery may be necessary if hypercortisolism is caused by a tumor.

Where can I find out more about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?

• • • Science Direct
    • CheckOrphan
    • American Heart Association