Uric acid is the break down substances from Purines (Purines are normally produced in the body and are also found in some foods and drinks. Foods with high content of purines include liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans and peas and beer). Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys. From there, it […]
Introduction to Hormonal Disorders
Hormones are chemical substances produced by special glands in the body and taken to different parts of the body by blood for action, most of them are life-saving meaning without them we cannot survive.
Some examples are Insulin, Thyroid hormone, Hydrocortisone. Others are very much needed for well-being for our day to day life. Hormonal problems are common and can be there at any age.
Like, growth hormone problem can affect the height of children, it needs to be treated in childhood only. Here in this section, we discuss common hormonal disorders and their solution.
Excess Steroid in the body: Cushing Syndrome
What is Cushing’s syndrome? The condition of cortisol excess is called Cushing’s syndrome. It can be due to excess secretion of cortisol either due to a problem in adrenal gland itself or due to excess secretion of ACTH, the Pituitary hormone that controls cortisol secretion. In some rare occasion, ACTH can come from tumours from […]
What is Phaeochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a rare, usually noncancerous (benign) tumour that develops in an adrenal gland, secreting excess of Catecholamines, Adrenaline and Nor-Adrenaline. Usually, this type of tumour affects one of your two adrenal glands, but it can affect both. If you have a pheochromocytoma, the tumour releases hormones that cause either episodic or persistent high blood […]
What do I need to know about Adrenal Gland and Steroid?
The adrenal glands are triangular shaped hormone-producing glands situated on top of the kidneys. They measure about one-half inch in height and 3 inches in length. Structurally each gland consists of a medulla (the center of the gland), which is surrounded by the cortex. The medulla is responsible for producing epinephrine and nor epinephrine (Adrenaline and Nor-Adrenaline)). The […]
Is my Adrenal gland working ok?
The adrenal glands are triangular shaped glands situated on top of the kidneys. Structurally each gland consists of a medulla (the center of the gland), which is surrounded by the cortex. Adrenal medulla – produces epinephrine and nor epinephrine (adrenaline) Adrenal cortex – produces cortisol (glucocorticoid), androgen and aldosterone Both high and low Adrenal hormones […]
Regional Obesity
Regional Obesity means center of your body is more obese in comparison to the rest of your body, also called Abdominal Obesity. Various medical disorders are more common if you have regional obesity like High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, uric acid, heart disease. What is regional obesity? The traditional definition of obesity includes a […]
Growth Hormone: Use and Abuse
GH is made by the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. GH helps children grow taller (also called linear growth), increases muscle mass, and decrease body fat. In both children and adults, GH helps control the body’s metabolism – the process by which cells change food into energy and make other substances […]
What prompted us to write Endocrinology?
A small note to tell you what prompted us to make this website. A young executive after consulting for her thyroid asked “Anyway doc, what is your relation with criminals, why are you called Endocriminologist?” It goes without saying the colour of her face after she was explained it is Endocrinology and there is nothing […]
Common Symtoms
A small note to tell you….. A young executive after consulting for her thyroid asked “Anyway doc, what is your relation with criminals, why are you called Endocriminologist?” It goes without saying the colour of her face after she was explained it is Endocrinology and there is nothing as Endocriminology neither we have any connection […]