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Hormonal disorders, also called endocrine disorders, occur when there is either too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream leading to an imbalance. It happens when any one of the eight endocrine gland that make and release hormones stop workin

Goitre — Goitre
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Goitre is characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, which causes swelling of the neck. Known as gladanda in Ayurveda, it usually occurs due to a deficiency of iodine in the body. However, it can also be caused due to various reasons such as an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, deficiency of iodine and thyroid cancer. In some cases, the swelling of the gland is quite noticeable and becomes quite large after a certain period of time. Although it can be diagnosed with thyroid function tests, people affected by goitre face difficulty in breathing, swallowing food or even drinking a glass of water.
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Graves disease — Graves disease

You can lose weight due to diabetes or hyperthyroidism. But drastic weight loss coupled with excessive sweating and hair loss can also be due to Graves’ disease. It is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland leading to overproduction of the thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) leading to hyperthyroidism. Our expert Dr. Girish Parmar, Consultant Endocrinologist and Metabolic Physician, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai explains in detail about everything you should know about this disease. What is Graves disease? In this condition, autoimmune antibodies are produced in the body which are similar to endogenous TSH (thyroid stimulating hormones) released from the brain. As these abnormal proteins are similar to the TSH hormone, they stimulate the thyroid gland. This in turn causes overproduction of T3 and T4 hormones leading to hyperthyroidism.
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HYPERCALCEMIA — HYPERCALCEMIA
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Calcium is an important mineral that plays an important role in bone formation, proper functioning of the nerves and the brain, muscle contraction and maintaining hormonal balance in the body. However, when the Ca blood levels are above the normal range you may suffer from a clinical condition known as hypercalcemia. Because of excess Ca in blood, hypercalcemia weakens bones and hinders normal functioning of the heart and brain; this increases the risk of kidney stones. These are primarily caused because of overactive parathyroid glands; you might experience no symptoms in the initial stage. However, you may experience symptoms in the long term. The treatment approach depends on the severity of the condition and involves treating the underlying cause.
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Obesity — Obesity
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Obesity is characterized by having an excess amount of body fat. The two terms, obesity and overweight, are often simultaneously used, but they are both different. A person is overweight if they weigh higher than what is considered normal for their age and height. However, muscle, bone, fat and body water all contribute toward a person’s weight; obesity develops over time. Obesity is a worldwide health concern. It has been reported that >1.9 billion of the world population is overweight, and ~650 million are obese. In India, the prevalence of obesity is increasing at a steady rate, with >135 million of its population falling under the category of obesity.
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Prediabetes — Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a condition in which the blood glucose or A1c levels become higher than normal but not high enough to be labeled as diabetes. Blood glucose levels rise when the body cannot process the sugar properly leading to build up of the sugar in the bloodstream. Read more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
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Thyroid Disease — Thyroid Disease

Your thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck, performs a very important function—secreting two hormones, T3 and T4. They help in metabolism, the process through which your food gets converted to the energy that your body needs. This whole process is regulated by your pituitary gland located at the centre of the skull.
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