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Metabolic syndrome
A cluster of conditionsâincreased blood pressure, high blood-sugar levels, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels â that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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