Hormonal disorders are conditions that affect the endocrine system and the hormones they release. As such the effect of hormonal disorders can range throughout the whole body as different disorders can manifest in different areas. Hormones are produced primarily in the endocrine glands but certain parts of the body such as the kidney or the placenta can also release hormones in conjunction with the endocrine system.
Hormones play a large and important role in a person"s daily health and well-being. Diseases, certain stages of life and different health conditions can affect the body"s ability to make or use the hormones one need.
Causes of Hormonal Disorders
There are many different causes of hormonal disorders. Some may be genetically linked, as some may seem to run within the family, such as diabetes. Others may involve nutritional factors. Age also plays a factor in the development of hormonal disorders, especially in the production of sex hormones which reduces in both sexes as they age. Sometimes auto-immune disorders can affect the hormone production by attacking hormone production sites in the body, disrupting the normal processes of the organ.
Symptoms of Hormonal Disorders
Typically hormonal disorders involve either an overproduction by hyperactive glands or deficiency of a certain hormone by hypoactive glands. Depending on the hormonal disorder, the symptoms may vary greatly. Some may not even manifest symptoms immediately until the problem is severe.
Types of Hormonal Disorders
Hormone disorders include endocrine system diseases, which directly affect the glands of the endocrine system. Conditions relating to hormones can be wide-ranging.
•Adrenal disorders can affect blood pressure, kidney function and metabolism.
•Pituitary disorders and tumors can affect growth as well as most of the major hormonal functions.
•Thyroid conditions can cause weight gain or loss, impact energy levels and impact the overall well-being.
•Blood Sugar Conditions impact blood sugar levels and insulin production.
•Hormones have a direct role in the development and growth of children and teens, including the process of puberty.
Treatment of Hormonal Disorders
Treating hormonal disorders is not a simple task. When it comes to hormone health, one needs the right information about conditions and their treatment. The first source of information should be a qualified endocrinologist.
