Mind and Metabolism: The Confluence of Psychiatric and Metabolic Disorders in South India

Suguna Utchimahali et al.,

Metabolic Disorders | India Prevalence

Vol: 10; Iss:7 Jul 24 | ISSN: 2454-5422

Metabolic disorders such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), hypertension (HT), and thyroid dysfunction (TD) are key universal public health issues, posing to increased cardiovascular threat and further harsh health difficulties. T2DM, characterized by insulin resistance or deficiency, affects over 460 million people globally and is linked to cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, retinopathy, and kidney disease. HT, affecting over 1 billion people, habitually presents no symptoms until noteworthy scratch occurs, making it a “silent killer.” TD, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, interrupts metabolic balance and influences energy levels and weight. In India, particularly South India, the occurrence of these disorders is mounting due to urbanization, lifestyle changes, and hereditary factors. This study investigates the physiological and biochemical changes in individuals with psychiatric disorders such as stress, depression, and anxiety, and their relationship with T2DM, HT, and TD, aiming to augment the management and treatment of these interrelated conditions through a cross-sectional study of patients from a tertiary healthcare center in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Suguna Utchimahali, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Studies, School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India