Health Conditions Directory
Learn about common health conditions, their symptoms, risk factors, and which lab tests can help with early detection and monitoring.
⚖️ Metabolic
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Metabolic Syndrome
المتلازمة الأيضية
A cluster of interconnected metabolic abnormalities including central obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. It dramatically increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Increased waist circumferenceHigh blood pressureElevated fasting blood sugar+3 more
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Obesity
السمنة
A chronic and complex medical condition defined by excessive body fat accumulation that impairs health. The UAE has one of the highest obesity rates in the Middle East, with over 30% of adults classified as obese.
Excess body fat and high BMIShortness of breath with minimal exertionIncreased sweating+4 more
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