Endocrine Glands and Hormonal Disorders

The endocrine system includes glands that regulate bodily functions by producing hormones and secreting them into the bloodstream. The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands and gonads (ovaries and testes). Talk about endocrine issues here, including Diabetes Mellitus, overactive adrenal glands, Cushing's Syndrome and adrenal tumors, underactive adrenal glands (Addison's Disease), hypopituitarism, galactorrhea, pituitary tumor , growth retardation, and hypoglycemia.

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Dhea supplement?

Hi, I heard in my gym some guys talking about a hormone called DHEA. It seamed very interesting, and I would like to know something about it. Can it be taken as a supplement?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by sharpley1540

epinepherine test

I went to a doctor after I started to sweat heavily, felt heart palpitations, and tremors. They measured my blood pressure and realized it was high. Now, I need to do some sort of test for catecholamines like epinephrine, and dopamine as they suspect some sort of tumor of adrenal glands. They...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by barbie437

glands

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HI, I noticed that my 2 year old daughters occipital glands where swollen along with the glands in her groin. She had a blood test done and all was normal except for her liver. Her alp level was 1600. My doctor couldn't tell me any thing and i currently waiting to see a specialist. Would you...

by worried mum over a year ago

over a year ago by worried mum

deficiency in testosterone hormone

Dear Dr. I am 47 years old and so far no issues. Recently, I have been asked to go for check up for "Thyroid" wherein it has been mentioned that the hormone which produces semen is very low i.e 137. Is there any medicines are available to treat this problem?. If so, please suggest good doctor...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

Variety of Symptoms - Adrenal Fatigue?

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I am currently under a great deal of (prolonged) stress I gave not had a period for 4 months and the last period I had was a month late, light and only three days long. I have experienced brown discharge (looks like old blood after menstruation) I have experienced an increased amount of yeast...

by Dee-Em16151 over a year ago

over a year ago by Pam Krebs

testesterone hormonal therapy

I have been going through testesterone hormonal therapy for last 14 months and my testesterone level is 480 now. My doctor says that i dont need further therapy when the level reaches 800. If so then, is my testesterone level permanently raised up or it will start decling after the therapy is...

by krishna over a year ago

over a year ago by Kevin B69177

I have some questions about pituitary "enlargement"

I could use some medical community input on a puzzle. My daughter 44yrs. mother of 3 biological children and 2 adopted. For the past 8 mos. or longer has been back and forth with doctors. She has been experiencing hoarseness and sore throat near close of business day, every day and headaches. Her...

by wiltonwiz100502 over a year ago

over a year ago by hoseclamps83901

Proteins Triggers Weight Loss Hormone

British researchers reported that eating a lot of protein sets off a natural weight-loss hormone. The hormone called PYY is said to reduce hunger once released in the stomach. It is high-protein foods that trigger the production of this hormone more than any other foods. This finding makes a very...

by Kruko over a year ago

over a year ago by Kruko

Under the right side of tongue swollen and cheek

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I woke up in the middle of the night and under the right side of my tongue and my cheek were swollen. I have never experienced this before. Could this be an allergic reaction or due to something I ate? Please help!

by olu over a year ago

over a year ago by olu