Metabolic disorders are the inborn errors of metabolism, encompassing deficiencies in enzymes involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids derived from proteins, and fatty acids liberated from lipids. A metabolic disorder occurs when the metabolism process fails and causes the body to have either too much or too little of the essential substances needed to stay healthy.Types of Metabolic Disorder:
Gastritis: Gastritis is a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of the stomach lining is most frequently caused by a bacterium called H. pylori. Gastritis can vary greatly from mild gastritis to severe gastritis.
Causes of Gastritis:
Bacterial Infection
Regular use of pain killers
Older age
Excessive alcohol use
Stress
Excessive amounts of caffeine or acidic beverages
Digestive disorders
Food Poisoning
HIV/AIDS
Bile Reflux
Low fibre diet
Symptoms of Gastritis:
Nausea or recurrent upset stomach
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Indigestion
Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night
Hiccups
Loss of appetite
Vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material
Black, tarry stools
Diagnosis of Gastritis:
Tests for H. pylori.
Using a scope to examine your upper digestive system (endoscopy).
X-ray of your upper digestive system.
Fatty Liver: Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis. It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem. Too much fat in your liver can cause liver inflammation, which can damage your liver and create scarring. In severe cases, this scarring can lead to liver failure.
Causes of Fatty Liver:
Obesity
Excess belly fat
Insulin Resistance
High intake of refined carbs
Sugary beverage consumption
Impaired gut health
Symptoms of Fatty Liver:
Fatigue and weakness
Slight pain or fullness in the right or centre abdominal area
Elevated levels of liver enzymes, including AST and ALT
Elevated insulin levels
Elevated triglyceride levels
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Moderate to severe abdominal pain
Yellowing of eyes and skin
Diagnosis of Fatty Liver:
Medical History
Physical Exam
Blood Test
Imaging Studies
Liver Biopsy
Bloating: Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. Most people describe bloating as feeling full, tight, or swollen in the abdomen. Your abdomen may also be swollen (distended), hard, and painful.Causes of Bloating:
Gas
Indigestion
Fluid Retention
SIBO
Food Intolerances
Chronic disorders
Gastro paresis
Infection
Gynaecological disorders
Constipation
Symptoms of Bloating:
Burping
Pain, cramps or a knotted feeling in your abdomen
A feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (bloating)
An observable increase in the size of your abdomen (distention)
Diagnosis of Bloating:
Your doctor will likely determine what’s causing your gas and gas pains based on:
Medical History
Review of your dietary habits
Physical Exam
Constipation: Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can mean that you’re not passing stools regularly or you’re unable to completely empty your bowel. Constipation can also cause your stools to be hard and lumpy, as well as unusually large or small.Causes of Constipation:
low-fibre diet
dehydration
lack of exercise
delaying the impulse to have a bowel movement
travel or other changes in routine
certain medications, such as high calcium antacids and pain medications
pregnancy
Symptoms of Constipation:
Few bowel movements
Trouble having a bowel movement
Hard or small stools
A sense that everything didn’t come out
Belly bloating
Diagnosis of Constipation:
Blood Test
X-ray
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Anorectal Manometry
Defecography
Indigestion: Indigestion is also called dyspepsia or an upset stomach — is a general term that describes discomfort in your upper abdomen. Indigestion is not a disease, but rather some symptoms you experience, including abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness soon after you start eating.
Symptoms of Indigestion:
Burning in the stomach or upper abdomen
Abdominal pain
Bloating (full feeling)
Belching and gas
Nausea and vomiting
Acidic taste
Growling stomach
Causes of Indigestion:
Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis)
Peptic ulcers
Celiac disease
Gallstones
Constipation
Pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis)
Stomach cancer
Intestinal blockage
Reduced blood flow in the intestineDiagnosis of Indigestion:
Laboratory Tests
Breath & Stool Test
Endoscopy
X-ray
CT Scan
Ayurveda Understanding of Metabolic Disorder:
Ayurveda explains metabolic disorders as problems in digestion & absorption. This condition occurs due to vitiation of digestive fire, this can happen due to blockage in the individual channels of metabolism, as a result of this excess or improper digestion and absorption occur, and results in metabolic syndrome.Metabolic Disorder Treatment in JIVA Ayurveda:
JIVA Ayurveda treats the metabolic disorder as correction of digestive fire by internal herbal medicinal formulations, along with correct diet, physical activities, and external treatment which removes the channel blockages & detoxifies the body.
Treatment of Toxins for Correcting Metabolic Process & Enhancing Immunity: Toxins complicates metabolic syndrome because these can inhibit the effectiveness of herbs and other medical treatment. Purification therapy called “Panchakarma” is done for removing toxins.
Purification Therapy: Purification begins with proper preparation. This process involves oiling the body both internally and externally.
Treating the external portion
Treating the internal portion
The external portion is performed using body oils, which may be applied in a variety of ways in the form of therapies.
The internal portion is performed using medicated clarified butter with special herbs cooked in it. Once oiled, the patient’s body is exposed to heat through steam or dry heat.
This combination of oil and heat loosens toxins trapped in the tissues of the body and dilates the channels of the body allowing the toxins to return to the digestive system for elimination.
Elimination Process: The second phase of “Panchakarma” is the elimination procedure. This include Herbal decoction enemas, purgation, Cleansing of the nasal passages and sinuses, Vomiting and bloodletting.
Medicated Purgation: Medicated purgation with suitable formulations in regular intervals will help in alleviating bile vitiation and removal of blockage of subtle channels.
Pacifying Drugs: Herbs and formulations which specifically act on liver function are used for treating metabolic syndrome.
Therapeutic emesis – induced vomiting which helps clear the upper gastrointestinal tract to the duodenum (end of the stomach) and a part of the respiratory tract.
Enema using medicated oil – the oil enema helps lubricate the rectal area and remove the lipid soluble waste out through the anus.
Nasal Administration: nasal inhalation of medicated substances which help clear the respiratory tract and the para nasal sinuses.
Yoga: The different Yoga postures which provide stretching and increase blood flow around abdomen area give good result.
Lifestyle Modification: There is a big role of healthy lifestyle in treating metabolic syndrome. The patient should eat easily digestible light food and do regular exercise. Oily, heavy meals, alcohol intake as well as over eating behaviour, sedentary life styles should be avoided by the patients of metabolic syndrome.
Treatment of Metabolic Disorder at Jivagram
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