Diseases of

the
Endocrine
Glands
 Hypothyroidism
-is a condition in which the thyroid
gland cannot produce the normal
amount of thyroid hormone
Symptoms:
Fatigue, weight gain, sluggishness,
decreased memory, dry skin, heavy
period, and always feeling cold. They
could have an enlarged thyroid.
Treatment:
Hormone replacement
 Cushing's Syndrome
- is a tumor in the pituitary gland.
-the tumor will cause the adrenal glands
to produce too much of the stress-
related hormone called cortisol.
-excessive amounts of cortisol in the
body lead to Cushing's syndrome
Symptoms:
Fatigue, weight gain, trouble
sleeping, irregular periods, extra
hair growth, and depression

Treatment:
Surgery to remove the tumor.
 Metabolic Syndrome
- is also known as insulin
resistance
- the patient has elevated insulin
levels and abdominal obesity
Symptoms
High blood pressure, weight gain, men may
have gout or undergo balding, womn may
have extra hair growth and irregular periods
Treatment
Low-carbohydrates diet and improved insulin
action like glucophage and glucose level
Estrogen deficiency
-is a disease that occurs mostly in females due to a
drop in estrogen levels.

Symptoms
Developed fstigue around the time of menopause
Treatment
Hormone-replacement therapy
 Testosterone Deficiency
-caused by a low level of testosterone due to
a pituitary, adrenal, or ovary/testis problem
Symptoms
Both men and women feel fatigued and have
low libido
Treatment
Testosterone replacement
 Gigantism or Acromegaly
-is a disease in the pituitary gland that
produces too much growth hormone
-condition that causes abnormal growth in
children
-the bones an dthe body parts may grow
abnormally fast, but if the growth hormone
level is too low , a person can stop growing
Symptoms
Very large hands and feet, thickening of toes and
fingers, prominent jaw and forehead, and coarse
facial features, flat nose and large head, lips, or
tongue
 Keeping the Endocrine System Healthy
1. Know your family history.
It is very important to trace your family medical
history. Knowledge of your family history is a
powerful tool to help you prevent from acquiring
any endocrine disease especially when you get into
your twenties. Several endocrine disorders develop
at the early stages of stages of life, except Type 1
diabetes.
2. Eat a healthy diet.
It is important to eat a healthy and
well-balanced diet every meal. A
person who does not eat healthy
food can have Type 2 diabetes,
which later on can cause blindness
and kidney failure.
3. Minimize stress in your life.
Stress in life can cause overproduction of
hormone. If this will occur, it can lead to the
failure or malfunction of many endocrine
organs. It is recommended to have a dialy
exercise regimen like yoga. It is recommended
to have atleast 6 to 8 hours of sleep per night
in order to reduce stress and keep hormons
balanced.
4. Stay in touch with your doctor.
You should always consult your doctor
or endocrinologist if you consider
yourself to be high risk for diabetes and
other diseases.