Metabolic Disorders
Your metabolism uses chemicals to break down food you eat into sugars and acids. These sugars and acids can provide you with immediate energy, or this energy can be stored in your tissues.
Metabolic disorders damage your body by hurting your ability to get energy from food. Your metabolism is also involved in eliminating waste from your body, circulating blood and controlling body temperature.
Metabolic disorders are caused by defective genes, often inherited, that disrupt metabolism. Early diagnosis is helpful in most effectively treating a metabolic disorder.
There have been advances in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders. There are thousands of metabolic disorders with a wide array of symptoms and treatments. See your doctor with any questions about metabolic disorders.
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- Q How can I tell if I am dehydrated?
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One of the easiest tools to use is the color of your urine. If you are well hydrated your urine will be almost clear or pale yellow. If you are dehydrated it will be darker. Think of lemonade and apple juice. Your target is lemonade. You can also... Full Answer
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- Q How can I avoid dehydration during the winter?
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Beth Oliver, FitnessDrink at least 8 glasses of water per day and include fruit like melons and oranges in your diet. Limit alcohol and caffeine. Bring eye drops and moistener with you if you travel by air because there is less humidity on an airplane. Full Answer
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- Q What are the side effects of dehydration?
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- Q What causes dehydration?
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- Q How can I stay hydrated?
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