Causes, symptoms and treatment of metabolic disorders in men
Metabolism is a complex of chemical changes, as well as all the transformations of substances and energy in organisms that ensure life, development, self-reproduction, adaptation to changing external conditions.
Metabolism is based on interrelated processes aimed at constant renewal and provision of living material with the necessary energy. The processes themselves are carried out through chemical reactions using enzymes.
Causes of impaired metabolism in men
Metabolic processes in the body are highly dependent on the lifestyle that a man leads, on the balance of his nutrition, on adequate sleep, physical activity, and the frequency of stressful situations. The reasons for the impaired metabolism can lie in the malfunctions of the nervous system, imbalance of the endocrine system, with impaired synthesis of immune and transport proteins, in case of a violation of the genetic apparatus of the cells themselves.
Changing the composition of the diet will quickly lead to a lack of nutrients. The body will become deficient in any vitamins, trace elements, fatty acids and, as a result, the metabolic process will be disrupted. One of the causes of disturbances is changes in the quantity and quality of food, when food does not correspond to the energy expenditure of the body. In simpler terms, malnutrition in the form of strict diets or overeating.
A serious argument for metabolic disorders will be the accumulation of toxic substances by the body, as well as heavy metals. Any shock of an emotional nature - an accident, family problems, a serious illness, etc., is also the cause of metabolic failures. The duration and frequency of stress or depression are very important in such situations, the longer the time period, the more the problem worsens.
Disruption of metabolic processes in men can occur due to hormonal disruption. These are changes in the work of the pituitary gland or adrenal glands with the subsequent failure of metabolic processes. They arise due to tumors, congenital disorders, severe stress in the early period of life, or serious diseases that affect the state of these organs. A disorder in the balance of sex hormones with impaired testicular function, when the male body produces more female hormones than male ones. In this variant, a metabolic failure is accompanied by impotence.
Hormonal disorders include pathological changes in the thyroid gland and diabetes mellitus (type 1.2), when there is insufficient production of insulin or decreased sensitivity to it. Very often, a disturbed metabolism has a hereditary factor - a disorder of certain genes that are involved in the coding of enzymes that ensure the conversion of substances in the body. Men who abuse alcohol, smoking, gluttony and a sedentary lifestyle are at risk.
Symptoms of impaired metabolism in men
The most common sign of metabolic disorders is excess body fat (cellulite). This deficiency is a cause of concern for many men. In this case, the processing of fats, as well as low-density lipoproteins, is disrupted. Fats accumulate in the body and cause cholesterol to rise. Its excess, in turn, negatively affects the work of the cardiovascular system. Brittle nails and hair, unhealthy complexion, puffiness are additional signs of metabolic disorders.
Treatment of metabolic disorders in men
Treatment of metabolic disorders in men is not much different from similar disorders in women. The initial stages of the disease can be stopped if the patient reconsiders the diet and food intake. Minimizes the intake of carbohydrates and animal fats. The application of fractional nutrition will begin, which reduces the amount of food in one meal and further reduces the size of the stomach. It is very important to have an adjusted sleep schedule and adequate physical activity while awake, to avoid stress.
Genetic changes or advanced diseases associated with metabolic disorders require regular therapy and constant medical supervision. After diagnosing and determining the pathology, the doctor prescribes the intake of medications according to an individual scheme. Diabetes is treated with hypoglycemic drugs, the thyroid gland - with thyroid drugs, dysfunction of the endocrine glands suggests a different hormonal therapy.
Diagnosed violations that do not respond to therapeutic treatment are eliminated by a surgical method, when the damaged organ is removed or partially resected. Operations can be indicated for tumors, thyroid pathology, pituitary adenoma. It is very dangerous to postpone therapeutic measures in the presence of the first suspicions of metabolic disorders, it can threaten with serious complications and more problematic treatment.
Article author: Mochalov Pavel Alexandrovich | d. m. n. therapist
Education: Moscow Medical Institute. IM Sechenov, specialty - "General Medicine" in 1991, in 1993 "Occupational Diseases", in 1996 "Therapy".
