The disorders which primarily arise from the abnormal lifestyle of a person.

India over the past few years has seen a huge rise in the incident of life style disorders.

The main causes leading to lifestyle disorders are sedentary life style, consumption of junk and processed foods, energy drinks, unhealthy habits like smoking, alcohol consumption and poor sleep patterns.

Most common lifestyle disorders are cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart attack and stroke. cancer, alzheimer's disease, asthma, chronic liver disease, COPD, diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis.

Lifestyle disorders have its own complications if not treated on time.

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by a high blood sugar over a prolonged period of time either because of inadequacy of insulin production or lack of body cell response to insulin.

Signs and Symptoms

• Increased thirst

• Increased appetite

• Frequent urination

• Burning of the hands and foot

• Tingling and numbness of the extremities

• Recurrent skin infection

• Loss of libido etc.

Diagnosis

Blood sugar estimation (fasting and postprandial) and urine analysis for sugar and micro albumin are done. Hb1AC is used as a diagnostic test.

Hypertension

Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure, is a long term medical condition in which the BP in the arteries persistently elevated. It is the major risk factor for CAD, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral heart disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease and dementia.

For most adults normal BP at rest is within the range of 100-130 mm Hg systolic and 60-80 mm Hg diastolic. A high BP is present if the resting BP is persistently at or above 130/80 or 140/80 mm 0f Hg.

Signs and symptoms

Hypertension is usually asymptomatic. Some people present with headache (especially morning), vertigo, uneasiness, insomnia, tinnitus and irritability.

Diagnosis

Routine checkup, urine analysis for understanding the involvement of kidney such as albumin, hyaline cast, fundoscopy to understand the status of retina.

Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Chronic respiratory diseases are the diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung.

Some of the most common diseases are COPD, asthma, occupational lung disease etc.

Periodic episodes of cough at least 3 months a year for 2 consecutive years is a characteristic feature of chronic bronchitis. Other signs and symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath especially during physical activities, wheezing, chest tightness and cough with sputum which may be clear, white, yellow or green.

Depression

Stress and anxiety trigger a number of lifestyle disorders. The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest characterizes major depression. It can lead to a wide range of behavioral and physical symptoms.

Management

LSD has insidious onset, so it's not possible to detect them early. Once detected, medication is to be continued necessarily.

Homoeopathy is always based on the individuality of the patient. Everyone is different from other. If their constitutions are identified then by giving proper constitutional remedy, we can save the patient from serious illness. Homoeopathic medicine strengthens the immunity of the body.

LSD's are preventable and even reversible if appropriate lifestyle modifications are made on time.

Like

• Follow the healthy diet ; balanced food includes fresh vegetables and fruits, minerals, vitamins

• Regular exercise

• Stop smoking and avoid alcohol, say no to tobacco chewing

• Take a break from routine work and relax

• Periodic medical checkups and avoid self-medication.