Metabolic Diseases :
The food that is consumed is metabolized by the digestive system to obtain energy and maintain normal functions of the body. Any disruption this digestive processes leads to various kinds of metabolic disorders. It can be a genetic cause or due to an organ dysfunction. Diabetes, gaucher's disease, hemochromatosis, phenylketonuria are a few of those. The patients usually present with tiredness, malaise, abdominal pain, weight loss or gain, nausea, reduced appetite to name a few. Past medical history and family history are important in diagnosing the cause. The treatment option varies fro m medical management to surgical depending on the cause of the disorder. Early consultation with a general physician would be able to diagnose and further manage the condition.