Condition
Metabolic syndrome
Also known as: Insulin resistance syndrome, Syndrome X.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors such as abdominal fat, high blood pressure, and changes in glucose and cholesterol levels, which together increase cardiovascular risk.
Care combines nutritional re-education, supervised exercise, and medical monitoring of lab tests and blood pressure. Seek evaluation when there is an increase in abdominal circumference associated with abnormal test results.
Health professionals who treat it
Where to find care for metabolic syndrome
Frequently asked questions
What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors such as abdominal fat, high blood pressure, and changes in glucose and cholesterol levels, which together increase cardiovascular risk.
Which health professional should you see for metabolic syndrome?
On ListaMed, metabolic syndrome is usually managed by médicos, nutricionistas and educadores físicos. The right choice depends on each person's condition and professional assessment.
When should you seek professional help?
Care combines nutritional re-education, supervised exercise, and medical monitoring of lab tests and blood pressure. Seek evaluation when there is an increase in abdominal circumference associated with abnormal test results.
Does Metabolic syndrome have other names?
It also appears as Insulin resistance syndrome and Syndrome X.
Can I book an online consultation?
Yes. On ListaMed you can compare verified health professionals, see the available formats (online, in person or at home) and book directly with the professional you choose.