Med. praxi. 2010;7(5):209-215
Metabolic syndrome represents a serious risk factor for renal injury. In addition to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetic
complications, it can lead to the development of glomerulopathies and their further progression. It also increases the risk of occurrence
of renal calculi and kidney tumours. Hypertension in metabolic syndrome and obesity is associated with sodium retention and increased
activity of the sympathetic nervous system. Given the changes in dietary habits and a lack of physical activity worldwide, the increase
in the incidence of metabolic syndrome with obesity and diabetes has the nature of a pandemic and, without long-term systemic dietary
and regimen measures, its incidence cannot be reduced.
Published: June 1, 2010 Show citation