Endocrine System Disorders

Acromegaly

a disorder that occurs when your body makes too much growth hormone (GH)

Addisons Disease

a rare condition that happens when the body doesn't make enough of some hormones

Cushings Syndrome

happens when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol for a long time

Diabetes Mellitis

a chronic condition where the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't use insulin effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels

Gigantism

a very rare condition in which a child has high levels of growth hormone, causing abnormal growth, especially in height

Growth Hormone Deficiency

condition caused by insufficient amounts of growth hormone in the body

Hyperthyroidism

when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs

Hypothyroidism

when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body's needs

Tetany

a symptom that involves involuntary muscle contractions and overly stimulated peripheral nerves