What is Syndrome X Disorder? Rather than being one disorder, Syndrome X is the name given when a patient presents with a specific cluster of medical problems that are that are being considered, as a whole, to increase that patients risk of heart problems such as cardiac disease and stroke.

This same cluster of conditions, when existing together in one patient, are also believed to increase the risk of diabetes.

There are other names, besides Syndrome X, by which this particular risk-factor grouping of medical disorders is called, and this confuses the issue for a lot of people seeking information. It is sometimes referred to as Reaven's Syndrome, metabolic syndrome, CHAOS, insulin resistance syndrome, and just insulin resistance.

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Syndrome X can be difficult to diagnose because so many of the symptoms could be stemming from a wide range of health problems. For example, some of the more common symptoms include fatique, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Since these symptoms could have any number of health challenges behind it, it's important to look at the entire cluster of symptoms (especially those less common such as pro-thrombotic states and pro-inflammatory states), as a whole, and to find a doctor well-informed on Syndrome X for your diagnosis.

Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome X

Below is a partial list of symptoms, or contributing factors, in instances of insulin resistance syndrome.

Since all the symptoms of insulin resistance could easily be present in other medical conditons, it is important to consult with a physician and be certain that this disorder is, in fact, what you are suffering with and need treatment to address.

1. High Blood Pressure
2. High Trigliceride Levels
3. Low HDL Levels
4. Insulin Resistance

More specifically, and according to the 2001 National Cholesterol Education Program, if a patient meets any 3 out of the following 4 health criteria, Metabolic Syndrome X is a considered diagnosis:

Obesity specifically in the abdominal region resulting in a waist circumference of more than 102 cm (40 in) in men and more than 88 cm (35 inches) in women.
Serum triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dl or above.
HDL cholesterol levels of 40mg/dl or lower in men and 50mg/dl or lower in women.
Blood pressure of 130/85 or higher.
Fasting blood glucose of 110 mg/dl or above. (Some groups say 100mg/dl)

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Health Disclaimer: The information within this health care article on Metabolic Syndrome X is not intended to take the place of any needed medical advice. Diagnosing this health condition (also referred to as insulin resistance syndrome, Reaven's syndrome and several other names) may require the careful attention of a specialist so choose your healthcare professional carefully. For more information on Syndrome X, please visit the Metabolic Syndrome X Foundation