US Medical Term · conditions
Metabolic Syndrome
Síndrome metabólico
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Metabolic Syndrome |
| Spanish (Español) | Síndrome metabólico |
| Chinese (中文) | 代謝症候群 |
| Korean (한국어) | 대사증후군 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hội chứng chuyển hóa |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Metabolic Syndrome |
| Portuguese (Português) | Síndrome metabólica |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | กลุ่มอาการเมแทบอลิก |
| Japanese (日本語) | メタボリックシンドローム |
What it means
Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease but a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess fat around the waist, high triglycerides, and low HDL (good) cholesterol. Having three or more of these factors means a person has metabolic syndrome. It affects about one in three adults in the United States. The underlying drivers are usually excess weight, physical inactivity, and insulin resistance. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes including weight loss, healthy diet, and regular exercise.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor said I have metabolic syndrome because of my blood pressure, waist size, and blood sugar levels.
Mi médico dijo que tengo síndrome metabólico debido a mi presión arterial, tamaño de cintura y niveles de azúcar en sangre.
I want to understand what lifestyle changes will help reduce the risks from my metabolic syndrome.
Quiero entender qué cambios de estilo de vida me ayudarán a reducir los riesgos del síndrome metabólico.
Does my plan cover a nutritionist visit to help me manage metabolic syndrome?
¿Mi plan cubre una visita a un nutricionista para ayudarme a controlar el síndrome metabólico?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
E88 Other and unspecified metabolic disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026