hormonal diseases

Treatment with growth hormone, also known by the acronym GH, is indicated for boys and girls who have deficiency of this hormone, which causes delayed growth. Growth hormone is normally present naturally in people's bodies and is produced in the brain by the pituitary gland at the base of the skull and is essential for the child's growth to reach the usual height of an adult

Which is: Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that is responsible for carrying the glucose that is in the blood into the cells to be used as a source of energy, fat in the cells and protein in the muscles. The main stimulus for insulin production is the increase in blood glucose after meals

Insulin can be applied with a syringe or through a pre-filled pen, however, the syringe remains the most common and cheapest method. In either case, the insulin should be injected into the fat layer under the skin, where it will be absorbed slowly, mimicking the production of the substance by the pancreas

The glycemic index is an indicator of the rate at which the carbohydrate present in a food reaches the bloodstream and changes the blood sugar level. Thus, foods with a low glycemic index, such as beans, pear and oat bran, cause glycemia to be controlled longer, delaying the onset of hunger after a meal

The main types of diabetes mellitus are Type 1 and Type 2, which present some differences, such as in relation to their cause, and may be autoimmune, as in the case of Type 1, or associated with genetics and life habits, such as happens in type 2. These types of diabetes can also vary according to the treatment, which can be done with the use of medications per pill or with insulin application

Misuse of insulin may lead to insulin lipohypertrophy, a deformity characterized by a lump below the skin where the patient with diabetes injects insulin, such as an arm, thigh, or abdomen. Generally, this complication arises when the diabetic often applies the insulin in the same place with the pen or syringe, causing that the insulin accumulates in that place and, causing malabsorption of this hormone, causing blood sugar levels to remain and diabetes management can not be adequately controlled

To know if it is PMS or stress, it is important to observe at what stage of the menstrual cycle the woman is. The symptoms of PMS occur within 2 weeks before menstruation, may become more intense, but do not appear in the woman taking contraceptive. Already stress is constant, and is more associated with situations that cause anxiety, such as excessive work, loss of a job or low self-esteem

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that is released during periods of increased agitation, such as when waking up or exercising, for example. However, the highest amounts of this hormone are produced during times of high stress, hence being known as the stress hormone. During these periods, the adrenal glands also produce adrenaline and noradrenaline which, together with cortisol, cause some changes in the body, such as: Increased heart rate: it causes the heart to pump more blood, increasing the amount of oxygen in the muscles; Increased blood sugar levels: increases the amou

To end TPM, it is advisable to include solutions such as taking the contraceptive pill prescribed by the gynecologist as usual, but there are also some strategies such as eating, exercising and strategies that increase well-being. Here's what you can do to counter the main symptoms of PMS: 1. How to Relieve Irritation To relieve the irritation in PMS, passion fruit juice, as well as chamomile tea, valerian or St

Premenopause is the transition from the reproductive period to the non-reproductive period, which usually begins 10 years before menopause, beginning about 45 years of age, although it may start even shortly before the age of 42. Premenopause occurs due to a decrease in the production of female sex hormones, resulting in changes in the woman's body with symptoms similar to those of menopause and this period is scientifically called climacteric

This is a chronic disease characterized by a decrease in insulin production and / or resistance to its action. The two most common types are type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, but there are also insipidus and gestational types. The diagnosis is determined when a common blood test confirms that insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that should carry sugar into cells to be used as a source of energy, is not produced or used by the body properly, blood sugar

Symptoms of hypothyroidism are related to thyroid malfunction and they can vary from one individual to another, as well as between children and adolescents. Initially, the individual may only exhibit some symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as tiredness and weight gain that are usually attributed to age and even eating

The treatment for hypothyroidism, characterized by the insufficient production of hormones by the thyroid, consists of the use of medicines that contain in their composition a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone, known as Levotiroxina. These medicines should be ingested throughout life, and it is recommended to take them in the morning, at least 30 minutes before breakfast so that the digestion of food does not diminish its effectiveness

Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when the baby's thyroid is not able to produce the right amounts of thyroid hormones, which can compromise its development and even cause permanent neurological damage, called cretinism, if the child is not properly treated. Congenital hypothyroidism has no cure , but if the diagnosis and treatment are made as early as possible, the child has normal growth and development

Hyperthyroidism is characterized by overproduction of thyroid hormones, which can be caused by changes in the immune system, taking medications to control hypothyroidism, inflammation of the thyroid, or nodules such as the adenoma, which is more common in the elderly. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' Disease, an autoimmune disease, which occurs when the body itself produces antibodies against the thyroid

The treatment of diabetic mastopathy is mainly done through proper glycemic control. In addition, anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics can also be used to decrease pain and inflammation and fight infections. In some cases, surgery may also be needed to remove the tumors. Treatment time depends mainly on glycemic control, because the better the control, the faster the patient's recovery

Hypopituitarism is defined as the partial or total loss of function of a portion of the pituitary gland and produces symptoms related to the deficiency of hormone production that should be produced by the portion of the compromised gland. This pathological condition can be caused by: Pituitary tumors Inadequate blood supply to the pituitary gland Infections and inflammatory diseases Sarcoidosis Amyloidosis Irradiation Surgical Removal Autoimmune disease Hypothalamic tumors Inflammatory diseases Cranio-encephalic injuries Surgical injury of the pituitary gland or of blood vessels or nerves that

The cyst in the breast is a small lump that does not characterize breast cancer, nor does it increase the risk of its appearance in the future. It is a benign mammary change, common in most women of reproductive age, and usually has no symptoms, and no specific treatment is required. It is normal that during the premenstrual period the cysts increase in size as well as during menstruation, becoming more apparent

Hyperglycemia is the name given when there is too much sugar in the blood. It is a common alteration in diabetes, and manifests itself through specific symptoms such as nausea, headache and thirst. It should be treated based on a nutritionist's recommended diet, continuous monitoring of blood sugar values ​​and regular physical exercise. Wh

The patient with type 1 diabetes takes insulin through a daily injection to regulate blood sugar levels and is usually applied before the main meals. Type 2 diabetics should start taking insulin when their diet and antidiabetic medicines can not control their blood sugar levels, and the value of glycosylated hemoglobin that can be identified in the blood test that the doctor regularly asks for is higher to 7%