which are the different types of hormone imbalance which takes place in a human being
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◆Types of Endocrine Disorders◆
Adrenal insufficiency. The adrenal gland releases too little of the hormone cortisol and sometimes, aldosterone.
Cushing's disease. Overproduction of a pituitary gland hormone leads to an overactive adrenal gland.
Gigantism (acromegaly) and other growth hormone problems.
Hyperthyroidism.
Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Because of their essential role in the body, even small hormonal imbalances can cause side effects throughout the body.
Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands in the endocrine system. Hormones travel through the bloodstream to the tissues and organs, delivering messages that tell the organs what to do and when to do it.
Hormones are important for regulating most major bodily processes, so a hormonal imbalance can affect a wide range of bodily functions. Hormones help to regulate:
metabolism and appetite
heart rate
sleep cycles
reproductive cycles and sexual function
general growth and development
mood and stress levels
body temperature
Men and women alike can be affected by imbalances in insulin, steroids, growth hormones, and adrenaline.
Women may also experience imbalances in estrogen and progesterone levels, while men are more likely to experience imbalances in testosterone levels.
Symptoms
Hormonal imbalance in men and women
Everyone experiences periods of hormonal imbalance at certain points in their life, but these can also occur when the endocrine glands are not functioning properly.
The symptoms of a hormonal imbalance depend on which glands and hormones are affected.
Symptoms associated with the more common causes of hormonal imbalances include:
unexplained weight gain or weight loss
unexplained or excessive sweating
difficulty sleeping
changes in sensitivity to cold and heat
very dry skin or skin rashes
changes in blood pressure
changes in heart rate
brittle or weak bones
changes in blood sugar concentration
irritability and anxiety
unexplained and long-term fatigue
increased thirst
depression
headaches
needing to go to the bathroom more or less than usual
bloating
changes in appetite
reduced sex drive
thinning, brittle hair
infertility
puffy face
blurred vision
a bulge in the neck
breast tenderness
deepening of the voice in females
Causes
Everyone will experience natural periods of hormonal imbalance or fluctuations at particular points in their life.
But hormonal imbalances can also occur when the endocrine glands are not functioning properly.
Endocrine glands are specialized cells that produce, store, and release hormones into the blood. There are several endocrine glands located throughout the body that control different organs, including the:
adrenal glands
gonads (testis and ovaries)
pineal gland
pituitary gland
hypothalamus gland
thyroid and parathyroid glands
pancreatic islets
Several medical conditions are known to impact some, or several, of the endocrine glands. Certain lifestyle habits and environmental factors may also play a role in hormonal imbalances.
Causes of hormonal imbalances include:
chronic or extreme stress
type 1 and type 2 diabetes
hyperglycemia (overproduction of glucagon)
hypoglycemia (more insulin produced than there is glucose in the blood)
underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
over- or underproduction of the parathyroid hormone
poor diet and nutrition
being overweight
hormonal replacement or birth control medications
abuse of anabolic steroid medications
solitary thyroid nodules
pituitary tumors
Cushing's syndrome (high levels of the hormone cortisol)
Addison's disease (low levels of cortisol and aldosterone)
benign tumors and cysts (fluid-filled sacks) that affect the endocrine glands
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (low levels of cortisol)
endocrine gland injury