Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
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The Endocrine System.[edit | edit source]
Endocrine and metabolic diseases span a vast range of conditions. The endocrine system works via chemical messages (hormones) secreted from glands directly into the circulatory system to regulate the function of distant target organ. Feedback loops works to maintain the release of these hormones and so maintain homeostasis ie the state of steady conditions vital for life.[1]
The diagram on the right shows the glands of the endocrine system ( Pineal gland, Thalamus, Pituitary gland,Thyroid, Adrenal glands, Pancreas, Uterus,Ovaries, Testes).
The endocrine system involves many organ systems and hormones, many of which are still being investigated.[3]
Endocrine Disorders- pathological process[edit | edit source]
A malfunction in the endocrine systems (either the glands, hormones, receptors or organs impacted by hormones) can cause an endocrine disorder. The various dysfunctions can cause wide-ranging effects on the body.The disorders arise from the multitude of effects caused by too little or too much secretion of a hormone, too little or too much action of a hormone, or problems with receiving the hormone.[1] A metabolic disorders occurs when an improper level of a hormones alters the body’s metabolism and affect its function (diabetes is an example).[4]
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Due to the complex and interconnected nature of the endocrine system, a wide range of conditions with distinct clinical presentations, can result in endocrine disorders.
including:
- Addison's Disease
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Paget's Disease
Management / Interventions[edit | edit source]
see individual disorders above and the managements and physiotherapy involved.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia. Endocrine system. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_system (last accessed 6.4.2019)
- ↑ Cool facts. How does endocrine system works. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAXv8Kxt4QU&app=desktop (last accessed 6.4.2019)
- ↑ Better Health. Endocrine system. Available from: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/hormonal-endocrine-system (last accessed 6.4.2019)
- ↑ Tampa general hospital. Endocrine disorders. Available from: https://www.tgh.org/services/diabetes-endocrinology/endocrine-disorder-causes (last accessed 7.4.2019)
- ↑ Krislynn314. Diseases and conditions of the endocrine system. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz8_OGqu0sM (last accessed 7.4.2019)
