Medical articles of Metabolic disorder

01/07/2025
Dr Deepa Narayanan
Consultant in Chemical Pathology, and a lipid, osteoporosis, and metabolic medicine specialist .
Metabolic conditions: What they are, common types, and how they are treated
Metabolic conditions are a group of disorders that affect how the body processes food and converts it into energy. In this article, we’ll explain what metabolic conditions are, outline common examples, discuss typical symptoms, and describe how they are diagnosed and managed.
18/02/2025
Dr Deepak Joshi
Hepatology
What to know about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is the buildup of fat and triglycerides in the liver. While some fat in the liver is normal as it is used in the production of bile for digestion, when the fat content supersedes 10% in the liver, this can impede liver function. In this article, a consultant hepatologist explains fatty liver disease.
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15/01/2024
Dr Natasha Patel
Endocrinologist
Gut health and its impact on insulin resistance
When the gut is out of balance, insulin resistance can decrease and the gut-insulin axis may be affected. Leading endocrinologist in Esher and London Dr Natasha Patel tells us more in this informative article.
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27/09/2017
Dr Alexander Miras
Endocrinologist
How close are we to developing a metabolic weight loss pill?
Leading consultant endocrinologist and obesity physician, Dr Alexander Miras talks us through how bariatric surgery has evolved over the last 10 years, and the potential for future developments to come in the shape of a pill.
20/03/2017
Written by Top Doctors
What is a G6PD deficiency and how is it treated?
A G6PD deficiency breaks down haemoglobin and can lead to anaemia. In this article the condition is explored including its causes, effects and treatment.