austin journal of endocrinology and diabetes

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND ITS

DISORDERS

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM?Endocrine system produces hormones which is acollection of glands that is responsible forvarious operations such as sexual and tissuefunctions, sleep, reproduction, metabolismregulation.

VARIOUS GLANDS PRESENT IN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Pancreatic glands Pituitary glands Parathyroid glands Reproductive glands Adrenal glands Thyroid glands Pineal gland Thymus Ovaries

CLASSIFICATION

Generally the endocrine disorders were classified into three groups:

Endocrine gland hypo secretion which leads to hormone deficiency

Endocrine gland hyper secretion which leads to excess of hormone

Tumors of endocrine glands

CAUSES OF ENDOCRINE DISORDERS Injuries to endocrine glands Congenital hypothyroidism Infections Tumors of an endocrine glands Inability in secretion of hormones Problems related to endocrine

feedback system Other diseases

Support your weakness Eat healthy food Sleep for enough time Use adaptogen herbs Nourish yourself Avoid environmental toxins Avoid excessive stress

PREVENTIVE MEASURES