Diseases of the endocrine system arise due to excessive or insufficient secretion of hormones. For these ailments, the presence of general manifestations is characteristic. Endocrine diseases accompany symptoms in the form of drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, emotional instability. In addition, patients are characterized by sleep disturbance, sweating, thirst, swelling of the face and eyelids, a sharp increase in weight or, on the contrary, weight loss, irregular menstruation.
Hypoglycemic disease occurs due to a decrease in blood glucose. This is due to increased insulin secretion in the cells of the pancreas. The onset of the development of this disease of the endocrine system is characterized by a strong feeling of hunger, trembling limbs, weakness. Further development of the disease is accompanied by a violation of coordination, a sense of fear, confusion, mental excitement. The disease can be triggered by an overdose of insulin in diabetes mellitus or a lack of carbohydrate intake.
With hypothyroidism, the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormones decreases, which slows down the metabolic processes. This disease of the endocrine system is characterized by a manifestation of constant chilliness, memory loss, drowsiness, dry skin, and constipation. The disease affects other organs, mainly the cardiovascular system.
Diabetes insipidus results from low vasopressin production. This hormone is responsible for regulating the secretion and intake of fluids by the body. As practice shows, this form occurs in young men. The disease is characterized by profuse and quite frequent urination, sleep disturbance, severe thirst. Its further course is accompanied by a decrease in body weight, lack of appetite. There is also an increase in irritability and fatigue, a tendency to constipation and dry skin. The disease affects the sexual sphere.
Diabetes mellitus is caused by a relative or absolute lack of insulin and is characterized by a violation of carbohydrate metabolism. Type 1 diabetes develops in childhood or adolescence. For this type of disease of the endocrine system, timely regular administration of insulin is necessary. Type 2 diabetes mellitus usually develops after forty years. This disease is caused by insufficient production of insulin in the pancreas. The main symptoms should include weight loss, dry mouth, weakness, increased irritability, and sleep disturbance. The disease affects other organs and systems.
Thyrotoxicosis (diffuse toxic goiter) is characterized by hyperfunction in the thyroid gland. This disease occurs due to the development of a benign formation. The disease can occur in mild, moderate or severe form.
Endemic goiter is characteristic of a population in a particular geographical area. A significant increase in the thyroid gland is characteristic of the disease. There is a disease due to lack of iodine.
Adrenal insufficiency is caused by primary destruction of the adrenal cortex. The disease can also develop as a result of its secondary change, due to a decrease in certain hormones (adrenocorticotropic hormone in particular).
Endocrine obesity is characterized by an uneven distribution of fatty tissue with pronounced swelling of the limbs and face.
Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. Purulent, subacute and autoimmune thyroiditis are divided. The autoimmune form occurs due to the formation of antibodies that are aggressive to the tissue in the thyroid gland. The result is a significant reduction in the gland. The subacute form is provoked by viruses and is accompanied by pain, an enlargement of the gland. The purulent form is caused by a bacterial infection.
Diseases of the lymphatic system.
These ailments can be acquired or congenital. Congenital pathologies are characterized by a decrease or complete absence of lymphatic vessels in individual parts of the body or organs. Acquired forms include inflammation of the nodes, as well as inflammation of the walls of the lymphatic vessels