However,
fatigue and weakness
are common symptoms found in many endocrine disorders. Other symptoms may include weight changes, blood glucose level fluctuations, abnormal cholesterol levels, mood changes, etc.
What are some common endocrine disorders?
- Type 1 Diabetes.
- Addison's Disease.
- Cushing's Syndrome.
- Graves' Disease.
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
How do you know if you have an endocrine disorder?
However,
fatigue and weakness
are common symptoms found in many endocrine disorders. Other symptoms may include weight changes, blood glucose level fluctuations, abnormal cholesterol levels, mood changes, etc.
What is the most common cause of endocrine disorders?
Most common endocrine disorders are related to
improper functioning of the pancreas and the pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands
.
What can affect the endocrine system?
Some of the factors that affect endocrine organs include
puberty, aging, pregnancy, the environment, genetics and certain diseases and medications
, including naturopathic medicine, herbal supplements, and prescription medicines such as opioids or steroids.
How do you test for endocrine disorders?
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA) …
- Sestamibi scan. …
- Ultrasound. …
- Endoscopic ultrasound. …
- Computerized tomography (CT) …
- 4D CT scan. …
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) …
- Positron emission test (PET)
What 3 diseases can affect the endocrine system?
- Acromegaly.
- Adrenal Insufficiency & Addison's Disease.
- Cushing's Syndrome.
- Cystic Fibrosis link.
- Graves' Disease.
- Hashimoto's Disease.
What is the most common female endocrine disorder?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
is the most common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age, impacting 5-10% of premenopausal American women. During the reproductive years, women with PCOS seek medical attention related to infertility, hirsutism, and acne.
When should you see an endocrinologist?
For instance, if you're pregnant or looking to start a family and have
a thyroid disorder
, you may need to see an endocrinologist. Other reasons to get follow-up care from an endocrinologist can include developing a goiter or enlarged thyroid gland, a thyroid nodule, or symptoms of a pituitary gland disorder.
What happens if your endocrine system fails?
If there's a problem with the endocrine system, a person's body might not grow like it should or it might not work the way it's supposed to.
Diabetes
(say: dye-uh-BEE-tees) is one common problem with the endocrine system. It occurs when a person's pancreas doesn't make enough insulin.
What kind of tests do endocrinologists do?
Your endocrinologist may request imaging exams to look at your endocrine system function.
Thyroid ultrasound imaging
may be used to look at your thyroid's structure. A fine-needle aspiration can help rule out cancer in a thyroid nodule. A thyroid scan shows the size, shape and function of the thyroid gland.
How do you fix your endocrine system?
- Eat Enough Protein at Every Meal. Consuming an adequate amount of protein is extremely important. …
- Engage in Regular Exercise. …
- Avoid Sugar and Refined Carbs. …
- Learn to Manage Stress. …
- Consume Healthy Fats. …
- Avoid Overeating and Undereating. …
- Drink Green Tea. …
- Eat Fatty Fish Often.
Can stress cause endocrine disorders?
Some of these stressful responses can lead to endocrine disorders like
Graves' disease
, gonadal dysfunction, psychosexual dwarfism and obesity. Stress can also alter the clinical status of many preexisting endocrine disorders such as precipitation of adrenal crisis and thyroid storm.
What diseases are caused by hormonal imbalance?
- diabetes (type 1 and type 2)
- diabetes insipidus.
- hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid.
- hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid.
- hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules.
- thyroiditis.
What are the symptoms of hormonal imbalance in female?
- heavy, irregular, or painful periods.
- osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones)
- hot flashes and night sweats.
- vaginal dryness.
- breast tenderness.
- indigestion.
- constipation and diarrhea.
- acne during or just before menstruation.
What are the 5 main functions of the endocrine system?
- Metabolism (the way you break down food and get energy from nutrients).
- Growth and development.
- Emotions and mood.
- Fertility and sexual function.
- Sleep.
- Blood pressure.
