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Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Children
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Case Description
The management of metabolic syndrome in children is crucial due to its association with long-term risks like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of conditions, including obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Early...
Case Summary
- Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions, including abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. There isn't a fixed definition for pediatric metabolic syndrome, with over 40 definitions suggested in the literature. Despite the lack of standard guidelines, identifying these symptoms in children is important, as they may present with one or more of these risk factors.
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Dr. Rashi Agrawal
Consultant Endocrinologist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi MumbaiDr. Rashi Agrawal, Consultant Endocrinologist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai
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