After a variety of soap opera interpretations, ordinary people have formed stereotypes about endocrine disorders. It seems that this kind of problem is the exclusive problem of strong women, and the specific performance is to lose their temper. There is also an even more outrageous misconception that there is an equivalence between endocrine disorders and women's menopause. So, what exactly is endocrine disorder? What are the warning signs? How should we respond? Let's solve your puzzles now.
Endocrine disorders, in layman's terms, are hormones secreted too much or too little in the endocrine system, resulting in changes in body function. The endocrine system is a general term for glands and organs that use hormones to regulate physiological functions, mainly including the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovaries, and testicles. In recent years, scientists have found that bone, fat and other tissues also have endocrine functions. Autoimmune diseases, tumors, endocrine pancreatic or organ diseases, can lead to endocrine disorders, we often encounter diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and other diseases, can also be regarded as endocrine disorders, for example, pancreatic function is impaired, can not normally secrete insulin, will cause blood sugar to rise.
The main function of the endocrine system is to maintain the stability of the body's internal environment and coordinate the normal operation between cells and organs. Hormones secreted by the endocrine system, at lower concentrations, are able to regulate local or distant responses to target organs. Hormones are chemical messengers that affect physiological functions through blood circulation and play a regulatory role in metabolism, reproduction, growth, etc. Therefore, lesions or dysfunctions of the endocrine system can quickly move the whole body through fluctuations in hormone levels, bringing about changes in a variety of physiological responses.
The axial function of the endocrine system begins with the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus, located at the bottom of the brain, is made up of neural nuclei that can sense various signals and is the regulatory center of life activity. The classic endocrine regulation axis, including the hypothalamus - pituitary gland - adrenal axis, the hypothalamus - pituitary gland - thyroid axis, the hypothalamus - pituitary gland - gonadal axis, the basic mode of action, is that the pituitary gland receives instructions from the hypothalamus, at the same time, receives feedback from the target gland, so that hormone secretion matches the body's needs.
For example, if a person is in a state of stress for a long time, the hypothalamus - pituitary - adrenal axis will be activated, the secretion of cortisol will change, and the metabolism of water and sodium will be abnormal, which will affect the body's function, resulting in rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, increased blood and energy supply, increased blood sugar levels, interference with immune function, and inhibition of digestion and reproductive function. Often in such a state, diseases can breed.
Endocrine disorders, usually there are 8 kinds of early warning signs. The first signal is a change in signs, for example, the appearance of symptoms of hirsutism due to excessive androgen secretion. The second signal is a change in weight, and there is significant obesity or emaciation in the short term. The third signal is skin changes, such as dullness, macula, pigment spots, heavy sweating, and the use of cosmetics is not helpful. The fourth signal is a change in mood, a bad temper, or depression. The fifth signal is the appearance of white hair or premature aging. The sixth signal is that women have menstrual irregularities. The seventh signal is breast hyperplasia. The eighth signal is infertility and infertility.
Endocrine disorders can cause a variety of symptoms, in some cases, these symptoms overlap with the manifestations of other diseases, therefore, it is necessary to determine the cause of the disease through blood, urine, hormone levels, genes and other tests, as well as ultrasound, mrivision and other imaging tests, comprehensive analysis. To maintain endocrine balance, attention should be paid to regulating mental state and avoiding the influence of stress and bad emotions. In terms of diet, it is necessary to ensure nutritional balance. Avoid staying up late, get enough, good sleep, and increase physical activity. In short, a healthy lifestyle is a necessary measure to maintain endocrine function.
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