Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2013 Have you ever felt that your weight remains\nseemingly \u2018safe\u2019, but your trousers are starting to feel tighter around\nthe waist? Or that the number on the scales doesn\u2019t rise much, but your\nwaistline is increasingly hard to manage?<\/p>\n
For many people, this condition is often considered normal as long as\nit hasn\u2019t reached obesity. Yet focusing too much on the scale can\noverlook abdominal circumference, even though this condition can be an\nearly signal of metabolic risk.<\/p>\n
\u2018Many people think metabolic risk only occurs in people with\noverweight, but fat accumulation around the abdomen should be watched\nclosely even if your weight looks normal. Fat in this area is linked to\nhigher risk of metabolic disorders such as high blood sugar,\ncholesterol, hypertension, and fatty liver,\u2019 Dr.\u00a0Shiela Stefani of\nMayapada Hospital Bandung said, quoted on Tuesday (19 May 2026).<\/p>\n
\u2018Therefore, health evaluations should not rely solely on weight but\nalso consider waist circumference and the distribution of body fat\nacross the body.\u2019<\/p>\n
Metabolic disorders and fatty liver often develop slowly with no\nclear symptoms in the early stages. Many people only realise it after\nhealth check results show changes in the body.<\/p>\n
In such cases, simple changes such as a gradually expanding waist and\npants feeling tighter around the abdomen, even if weight doesn\u2019t change\nmuch, can be early signals of health risks. Therefore measuring waist\ncircumference can be a simple step to help detect metabolic risk\nearly.<\/p>\n
However, attention should not stop at that number alone. Waist\ncircumference should also be considered alongside other factors such as\nblood glucose, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, diet, physical\nactivity, and overall body composition.<\/p>\n
To help the public understand metabolic conditions and liver health\nmore comprehensively, Mayapada Hospital Bandung has the Liver and\nMetabolic Wellness Center (LMWC), providing comprehensive care for liver\nhealth, metabolic disorders, and weight management, with a focus on\nearly risk detection such as obesity, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, and\nmetabolic syndrome.<\/p>\n
LMWC is supported by a multidisciplinary medical team and modern\nfacilities such as non-invasive FibroScan elastography to check liver\nhealth, as well as Total Body Matrix Assessment (TBMA) for evaluating\nbody composition and metabolic indicators. This service is part of the\nGastrohepatology Center, a comprehensive service for treating various\ndigestive tract disorders available at Mayapada Hospital units across\nJakarta Selatan (Lebak Bulus and Kuningan Rasuna Said), Tangerang,\nBogor, Surabaya, and Bandung, and will soon be available in East\nJakarta.<\/p>\n
Full information about heart services at all Mayapada Hospital units\ncan be found in the Health Articles and Tips feature on MyCare, as well\nas the Personal Health feature connected with Google Fit and Health\nAccess to monitor heart rate, calories, steps, and Body Mass Index\n(BMI).<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-scale-isnt-rising-but-your-belly-is-growing-could-it-be-a-metabolic-disorder-1779546121", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }