Hormonal Diseases
Examples of Hormonal Diseases
Diabetes:
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Diabetes:
- Caused by insufficient insulin production (Type 1) or the body’s inability to use insulin effectively (Type 2).
- Leads to high blood sugar, fatigue, and long-term complications if untreated.
- The thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones, causing fatigue, weight gain, and depression.
- The thyroid gland produces too much hormone, leading to weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety.
- A condition in women caused by hormonal imbalances, leading to irregular periods, acne, and difficulty getting pregnant.
- Caused by high levels of the hormone cortisol, leading to weight gain, high blood pressure, and fragile skin.
- Too much growth hormone (gigantism or acromegaly) or too little (dwarfism) can affect height and overall growth.
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