Endocrine disorders

The endocrine system is made up of 10 glands that secrete hormones to regulate many of the body’s functions.

Acromegaly

A disorder of too much growth hormone causing excessive growth.
Addison’s Disease

A disorder where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol.
Cushing’s Syndrome

A disorder where the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol.
Diabetes Insipidus

Damage to the pituitary gland causes a lack of antidiuretic hormone causing excessive thirst and urination.
Goiter

An abnormally large thyroid gland.
Grave’s Disease

An autoimmune disease that causes over production of thyroid hormones.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the thyroid and under production of thyroid hormones.
Hyperparathyroidism

A disorder where too much parathyroid hormone is produced.
Hyperprolactinemia

A disorder where the pituitary gland releases too much of a hormone called prolactin.
Hypoparathyroidism

A disorder where too little parathyroid hormone is produced.
Hypopituitarism

A disorder where the pituitary gland does not produce enough of the multiple hormones it is responsible for.
Obesity

A disease of excess weight with a BMI > 29.9 kg/m2.
Osteoporosis

A disease where the bones in the body become weakened and fracture easily.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

A condition in women where small cysts form in the ovaries.
Male hypogonadism

A condition in which the body doesn't produce enough testosterone.