Endocrine Disorders

Thyroid nodules are lumps or bumps that form on the thyroid gland, a small but powerful organ located in your neck. While most thyroid nodules are benign (noncancerous), [...]

Chronic myeloproliferative disorders (MPD) are a group of rare blood cancers that affect the production of blood cells in the bone marrow. If you or a loved one has been [...]

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that measures 14 different substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body's chemical [...]

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which your body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas. As a result, your body [...]

A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, which is located at the front of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. While some goiters may be temporary and resolve [...]

Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of the hormone cortisol in your body. Cortisol is produced by your [...]

Your thyroid gland, located at the front of your neck, plays a crucial role in regulating your body's metabolic processes through the hormones it produces. When your [...]

Acromegaly is a rare disorder that develops when your body produces too much growth hormone (GH). This hormone normally helps children grow and develop. But in adults, having [...]

Endocrine disorders are conditions that affect the body's endocrine system, a network of glands that produce and release hormones. These hormones help control many [...]

Bartter syndrome is a group of rare genetic conditions that affect the kidneys. If you have Bartter syndrome, your body loses too much salt and calcium when you urinate. This [...]