This document summarizes various endocrine disorders including: Addison's disease caused by underproduction of adrenal hormones; hypoglycemia which results in low blood sugar; and hypothyroidism caused by underproduction of thyroxine leading to low metabolism. It also describes disorders like Cushing's syndrome from overproduction of glucocorticoids; diabetes insipidus from underproduction of ADH; seasonal affective disorder related to changes in melatonin levels; and hyperthyroidism from overproduction of thyroxine increasing metabolism.
This document summarizes various endocrine disorders including: Addison's disease caused by underproduction of adrenal hormones; hypoglycemia which results in low blood sugar; and hypothyroidism caused by underproduction of thyroxine leading to low metabolism. It also describes disorders like Cushing's syndrome from overproduction of glucocorticoids; diabetes insipidus from underproduction of ADH; seasonal affective disorder related to changes in melatonin levels; and hyperthyroidism from overproduction of thyroxine increasing metabolism.
This document summarizes various endocrine disorders including: Addison's disease caused by underproduction of adrenal hormones; hypoglycemia which results in low blood sugar; and hypothyroidism caused by underproduction of thyroxine leading to low metabolism. It also describes disorders like Cushing's syndrome from overproduction of glucocorticoids; diabetes insipidus from underproduction of ADH; seasonal affective disorder related to changes in melatonin levels; and hyperthyroidism from overproduction of thyroxine increasing metabolism.
Caused by undersecretion of adrenal steroid Low blood sugar, which can cause anxiety, hormones. Results in weakness, nausea, low tremors, weakness, and even circulation, and bronzing of the skin. unconsciousness and death. Adenoma Hypothyroidism A tumor of a gland. Undersecretion of thyroxine, resulting in a Adrenogenital syndrome very low metabolic rate and sluggish activity, Oversecretion of adrenal sex hormones, sometimes accompanied by obesity. resulting in intense masculinizing of the Myxedema body. Accumulation of water in skin resulting from Aldosteronism thyroid hormone deficiency in adults. Overproduction of the adrenal hormone Pituitary dwarfism aldosterone, resulting in a decrease in the Undersecretion of growth hormone from the body’s potassium store. pituitary gland in childhood, resulting in Cretinism smaller-than-average stature. Dwarfism and mental retardation caused by Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) too little thyroxine in childhood. Condition resulting from changes in the Cushing’s syndrome body’s level of the hormone melatonin. The Caused by oversecretion of glucocorticoid level varies seasonally: it is higher in winter hormones from the adrenals. Results in a and lower in summer, when increased redistribution of body fat and other effects. daylight inhibits its production. Symptoms include tiredness and depression. Diabetes insipidus Effect of underproduction of the hormone Simmond’s disease ADH. Undersecretion of pituitary hormones during adulthood, resulting in symptoms of Diabetes mellitus deficiency of thyroid, adrenal, and sex Condition characterized by frequent thirst hormones. and urination and due to excess amounts of sugar in the blood. Results from a lack of Tetany insulin. Muscle twitches, spasms, and convulsions resulting from a lack of calcium in the blood. Gigantism It may be caused by a dysfunction in the Oversecretion of growth hormone in parathyroid glands (hypoparathyroidism). childhood, resulting in taller-than-average stature. If the oversecretion occurs in Thyrotoxicosis adulthood, the condition is acromegaly, Overactivity of the thyroid gland, often due resulting in a thickening of facial bones and to an autoimmune disease of the thyroid. fingers. Goiter An abnormal growth of thyroid tissue due to lack of iodine. Gynecomastia Excessive growth of the male mammary gland caused by oversecretion of feminizing hormones. Hypersecretion Overproduction (of a hormone). Underproduction is called hyposecretion. Hyperthyroidism Oversecretion of thyroxine, resulting in increased metabolic and heart rates, circulation, and blood pressure.