Endocrine & Metabolic Diseases A-Z

Endocrine and metabolic disease topics are listed in alphabetical order. Select a letter to locate a disease or condition, diagnostic test, or anatomy topic.

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Acromegaly

Defines acromegaly, a disorder caused by excess production of growth hormone. Explains the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder.

Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease

Defines and describes adrenal insufficiency, or Addison’s disease, and secondary adrenal insufficiency. Explains the functions of the adrenal hormones cortisol and aldosterone. National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NHPP): Information for People Treated with Pituitary Human Growth Hormone (Summary)

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Cushing's Syndrome

Defines Cushing's syndrome, a disorder resulting from prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Details the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder.

Cystic Fibrosis (from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute)External NIH Link

Cystic Fibrosis (Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: NIH Research Timelines) (from the National Institutes of Health)External NIH Link

Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes (PDF, 732 KB) * (from the Cystic Fibrosis Association)External Link Disclaimer

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Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Organizations (PDF, 269 KB)

Directory listing of Government agencies and voluntary organizations that provide endocrine and metabolic diseases-related information and resources.

Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Statistics

Sources for statistics on endocrine and metabolic diseases in U.S. populations.

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Graves' Disease

Describes Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder and the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. Defines Graves’ ophthalmopathy and includes section on eye care.

Growth Hormone

National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NHPP): Information for People Treated with Pituitary Human Growth Hormone (Summary)

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Hashimoto's Disease

Describes Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder and the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. Explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.

Health Alert: Adrenal Crisis Causes Death in Some People Who Were Treated with hGH

Human Growth Hormone and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Resource List

Provides links to information about the connection between human growth hormone and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, links to support organizations, and journal article references.

Hyperthyroidism

Explains the function of the thyroid gland and its hormones. Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hyperthyroidism.

Hypothyroidism

Explains the function of the thyroid gland and its hormones. Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hypothyroidism

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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

Describes multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, a rare inherited disorder that causes multiple endocrine glands to become overactive. Explains the importance of genetic counseling and gene testing in managing the disorder.

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National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NHPP): Information for People Treated with Pituitary Human Growth Hormone (Comprehensive Report)

Provides extensive background about Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and the use of human growth hormone by the U.S. Public Health Service's National Hormone and Pituitary Program.

National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NHPP): Information for People Treated with Pituitary Human Growth Hormone (Summary)

Provides a summary of information about Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and the use of human growth hormone by the U.S. Public Health Service’s National Hormone and Pituitary Program.