Acromegaly - Better Health Channel.
Acromegaly is a condition caused by an excess of growth hormone. The most obvious sign of acromegaly is the overgrowth of bones in the face, hands and feet. A benign tumour on the pituitary gland is the most common cause. Acromegaly is caused by ... [... more]
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Thyroid issues - the parathyroid glands
The parathyroid glands in the throat make a hormone (PTH), which regulates the amounts of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood. Problems include overactivity (hyperparathyroidism) and underactivity (hypoparathyroidism). Four ... [... more]
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Addison's disease
Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands cannot produce sufficient hormones (corticosteroids). It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder. Addison's disease is managed with steroid ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer testing
Prostate cancer is a malignant lump of tissue that grows in the prostate gland. It generally occurs in men over the age of 65. In two thirds of cases, it is not life threatening. Most men who have prostate cancer die of an unrelated cause. The ... [... more]
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Goitre - Better Health Channel.
A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Symptoms of a goitre include enlargement of the throat, ranging from a small lump to a huge mass, swallowing problems and breathing problems. Causes include iodine deficiency and thyroid ... [... more]
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Ovarian cancer
There are four main types of ovarian cancer, which mostly affect women over the age of 40. The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. These oval-shaped glands sit inside the pelvis and release an egg (ovum) every month. Female sex ... [... more]
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Thyroid gland explained
The thyroid gland regulates many metabolic processes, including growth and energy use. Around one in 20 people will experience some form of thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime, with women more susceptible than men. Common problems include ... [... more]
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Thyroid gland - quiz
Where is the thyroid gland and why is it important for good health? Find out with our quick health quiz and learn about hormones, health and thyroid disorders. You don't know much about the thyroid gland at all: time to do some study. You have a ... [... more]
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Prostate gland and urinary problems
The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ. Many men experience urinary changes as they age, which may be caused by inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland. Troublesome urinary symptoms are rarely symptoms of prostate cancer. The ... [... more]
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Thyroid disorders - hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland secretes hormones to regulate metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to make enough hormones. The treatment is lifelong hormone replacement ... [... more]
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Prostate gland - Better Health Channel.
The three most common forms of prostate disease are non-cancerous enlargement, inflammation and cancer. A man may experience one problem or a combination of two or more problems. Around 25 per cent of men aged 55 years and over have a prostatic ... [... more]
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Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome, or hypercortisolism, is a collection of hormonal disorders characterised by high levels of the hormone cortisol. Causes include tumours of the pituitary and adrenal glands, certain tumours in other areas of the body, and ... [... more]
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