Endocrine system by

Addison’s Disease

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-18 19:11:16 UTC

a rare endocrine disorder characterized by the adrenal glands producing insufficient amounts of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone

Cushing disease

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-18 19:12:05 UTC

a rare pituitary tumor that causes the body to produce too much cortisol, a hormone that controls stress and energy levels

graves disease

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-18 19:14:02 UTC

an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to produce excessive thyroid hormone

Hashimoto disease

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-18 19:15:45 UTC

an autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack the thyroid gland This can lead to an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, which can cause a number of symptoms, Orpah winfrey

Gigantism disease

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-18 19:22:08 UTC

Gigantism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by excessive growth and height due to the overproduction of growth hormone (GH) during childhood, andre the giant

dwarfism disease

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-18 19:24:36 UTC

Dwarfism is a general term for a group of conditions that cause a person to have shorter than average stature. There are many possible causes, including genetic conditions, growth hormone deficiency, and other conditions. Peter Dinklage

prolactinoma

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-18 19:30:25 UTC

A prolactinoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland that produces the hormone prolactin. sue perkins

thyroid cancer

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-19 16:49:27 UTC

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. Sofía Vergara

goiter

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-19 16:53:32 UTC

A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, located in the neck. Iodine deficiency, Graves' disease (autoimmune disorder), Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune disorder), Thyroid nodules (lumps in the thyroid), and Certain medications. Rod Stewart

hypothyroidism

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-19 16:57:38 UTC

Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.

Diabetes mellitus type1

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-19 19:10:30 UTC

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, also known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This leads to a deficiency in insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Victor Garber

Diabetes mellitus type 2

jordanrandle2006 — 2025-02-19 21:15:18 UTC

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body uses sugar (glucose) for energy. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin effectively. Halle Berry