Endocrine disorders

Addison's disease, also called Addison's syndrome, is an endocrine disease. It was first described by the British doctor Thomas Addison. According to him, it is also named. Adrenal dysfunction occurs in this disease. They do not produce enough hormones cortisol and aldosterone. So it is adrenal insufficiency and failure. Sometimes the disease is also caused by the fact that the pituitary gland does not produce enough adrenocorticotropic hormone, which in turn stimulates the activity of the adrenal glands.

Autoimmune thyroid disease affects approximately 5% of the population. The immune system attacks the thyroid gland itself. What are the causes, symptoms and treatment options for Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

An enlarged thyroid gland can cause various health problems related to breathing or swallowing. Why does goiter occur and how to treat it? When is it advisable to see a doctor?

Parathyroid hormone is a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands. It is crucial for regulating the balance of two minerals in the body - calcium and phosphorus. Hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism refer to conditions where there is a problem in its production.

Hyperthyroidism, or the overactive thyroid gland, is relatively common in the human population. It causes a number of unpleasant difficulties. But why? 

Hypothyroidism is a condition of reduced thyroid function. In it, the thyroid gland does not produce enough of its hormones, which are thyroxine and triiodothyronine.

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor. It is one of the most common oncological diseases of the endocrine glands of the human body. However, its occurrence among all malignancies is rather rare. It affects women to a greater extent. Thyroid tumors occur at any age and the success of their treatment depends on early detection.

Thyrotoxicosis is a consequence of excessive action of thyroid hormones on the human organism. Why does it arise and how does it manifest itself?

Pituitary adenoma is a disease involving the pituitary gland of the brain. It is usually a benign cancer of this part of the brain.