Type: Metabolic
Wilson Disease
An inherited disorder of copper metabolism causing toxic copper accumulation in the liver, brain and other tissues; treatable when diagnosed…
Phenylketonuria
An inherited amino-acid metabolism disorder; lifelong dietary phenylalanine restriction prevents neurological damage.
Obesity
Obesity: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing This Metabolic Condition What is Obesity? Obesity is a complex metabolic condition…
Gout
Gout: A Comprehensive Guide What is Gout? Gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of…
Niemann-Pick Disease
Group of lysosomal storage disorders; acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (A/B) and cholesterol-trafficking defect (type C).
Porphyria
Porphyria What is Porphyria? Porphyria represents a group of rare genetic and metabolic disorders caused by defects in the heme…
Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Hereditary Haemochromatosis What is Hereditary Haemochromatosis? Hereditary haemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb too much…