ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS

There are a wide variety of endocrine disorders, all of which disrupt the production of hormones in the body. An endocrine disorder results from the improper function of the endocrine system, which includes the glands that secrete hormones, the receptors that respond to hormones and the organs that are directly impacted by hormones. At any one of these points, dysfunction can occur and cause wide-ranging effects on the body.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS

Menopause Diabetes Addison’s disease Cushing’s disease Graves’ disease Hashimoto thyroiditis Hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism Prolactinoma Cancers of the endocrine glands

WHAT CAUSES AN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS

An endocrine disorder is most often the result of a hormone imbalance, a condition characterized by a gland producing too much or too little of a hormone. This imbalance can be caused by: Issues with the endocrine’s feedback system—its main job is to keep hormones in the body perfectly balanced but it can malfunction and cause an imbalance * A genetic disorder *Infection or disease *Injury to an endocrine gland

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF AN ENDOCRINE DISORDERS

While each endocrine disorder has its own set of symptoms, some of the most common symptoms found among many of them include: *Mood swings *Fatigue *Weakness *Unintended weight fluctuations *Changes in blood glucose levels or cholesterol levels