Dr Sharmila Sambandam

Dr Sharmila Sambandam is a Obesity / Metabolic Disorders Specialist in Phillip, ACT, Australia.

The following description is a generic description for the category and does not necessarily reference all the services/ procedures offered by Dr Sharmila Sambandam.

Metabolic syndrome is a number of conditions that occur together, which increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Factors of metabolic syndrome include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Treatment will start with the primary care doctor, and depending on the symptoms, may include endocrinologists and cardiologists.