Metabolic Disorders

Metabolic disorders are a group of diseases and conditions that are caused by changes to the body's metabolism. The metabolism is the chemical process that helps the body break down food, create energy, and turn food into the building blocks it needs to build, repair, and maintain healthy tissues. Metabolic disorders can affect how the body produces, stores, and utilizes energy. Symptoms vary depending on the exact disorder, but can include weight gain, fatigue, changes in appetite, nausea, and other symptoms. These disorders can be treated with dietary changes, medicines, and lifestyle changes, but early diagnosis and treatment is key to good outcomes. They can be serious, and some can be life-threatening if left untreated.