E88: Other metabolic disorders
The grouping titled 'Other Metabolic Disorders' under the ICD-10 classification includes a range of conditions that involve abnormalities in the body's process of metabolism. Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in our bodies that allow us to produce energy, grow, reproduce, and maintain our health. When there's a disruption in these chemical processes due to genetics, diet, or diseases, metabolic disorders occur. Common symptoms vary vastly because they depend on which substances in your body are affected, but they can include fatigue, rapid breathing, weight loss or gain, and even changes in consciousness. These disorders progress over time, and without treatment can potentially impact various systems in the body, resulting in serious diseases like diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome. Understanding the root cause of these metabolic disorders often requires complex diagnostic tests as they can vary from person to person.
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