Hormonal disorders

What are hormonal disorders?

Hormonal disorders occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormones are chemicals that help regulate many essential body functions, so an imbalance can lead to health issues.

Some common hormonal disorders include:

• Hypothyroidism - When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. This can cause fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, and more.


• Hyperthyroidism - When the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone. This leads to unintended weight loss, rapid heartbeat, sweating, nervousness, and other symptoms.


• Cushing's syndrome - Excess cortisol hormone due to long-term corticosteroid treatment, tumors, or other reasons causes this condition. Symptoms include weight gain, thinning arms and legs, fatigue, high blood pressure, and more.


• Hyperparathyroidism - Overactive parathyroid glands release too much parathyroid hormone. This leads to high calcium levels that can cause bone loss, kidney stones, abdominal pain, and fatigue.


• Hypoglycemia - Also called low blood sugar, this happens when blood glucose levels drop too low. It can lead to hunger, sweating, heart palpitations, tremors, and even fainting or seizures if left untreated.

Diagnosing hormonal issues usually involves blood tests to check hormone levels as well as medical imaging tests in some cases.

Treatment depends on the specific hormonal disorder. Options can include medications to restore hormone balance, surgery to remove tumors or overactive glands, radioactive iodine therapy for overactive thyroid, and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

Left untreated, hormonal disorders can negatively impact almost every system and function in the body. So it's important to consult an endocrinologist (hormone specialist doctor) if you are experiencing common symptoms like unexplained weight changes, irritability, fatigue, hair loss, infertility, irregular periods, and more.

An endocrinologist can help diagnose the root hormonal cause and craft a tailored treatment plan. At HormoneHealth Clinic, our compassionate endocrinologists leverage cutting-edge diagnostic tests and proven treatment protocols to restore hormone balance from the inside out. We take time to listen and create customized plans to help you look and feel your best again.

Contact us today to take control of your hormonal health! Our new patient coordinator can schedule a comprehensive evaluation where our endocrinology team will listen to your symptoms, diagnose potential issues, and discuss science-backed treatment options for achieving optimal hormonal health. Don't let hormones keep holding you back!