What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Metabolic
Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is made up of a group of factors
that can increase risk even if they are only moderately raised (borderline-high
risk factors). Metabolic syndrome itself usually has no symptoms. Most of the
risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome have no signs or symptoms, although a
large waistline is a visible sign.
Some people may have symptoms of high blood sugar
(if diabetes is present) or, occasionally,
high
blood pressure. Symptoms of high blood sugar often include increased
thirst; increased urination, especially at night; fatigue (tiredness); and
blurred vision. High blood pressure is generally considered to have no signs or
symptoms. However, a few people in the early stages of high blood pressure may
have dull headaches, dizzy spells, or more nosebleeds than usual. |