Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is usually symptom-free, but because risk has accumulated, you must know the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular emergency signs. Crushing chest pain or pressure, chest pain with cold sweat, sudden paralysis or numbness on one side of the face, arm, or leg, a sudden severe headache, or slurred speech or blurred vision can be signs of a heart attack or stroke. This is not a situation to discuss Korean medicine care; call emergency services or go to the ER immediately. Also, if your blood pressure or blood sugar is at a dangerous level, do not insist on lifestyle management alone but receive the necessary drug treatment.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

At Dongjedang too, we first look for such risk factors at the first visit, and if dangerous numbers or emergency signs are suspected, we recommend medical care and testing first. Improving metabolism through detox and weight loss within a range where risk is managed is the proper order, and safety always comes first.