The pituitary gland can have various disorders, including enlargement and hypopituitarism, which can cause deficiencies in growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, corticotropin, prolactin, and gonadotropins. These disorders can lead to a range of health problems and symptoms, such as stunted growth, infertility, and underactive thyroid or adrenal gland. Enlargement of the pituitary gland and hypopituitarism […]
Speech and language disorders both cause communication problems, but the difference is that language deals with meaning and speech deals with sounds. There are two types of speech disorders: receptive and expressive. Speech disorders include articulation, fluency, and voice issues, and can also involve eating or swallowing problems. Causes vary and treatment options are available. […]
Brain disorders range from minor imbalances to severe trauma. Common disorders include autism, learning disabilities, depression, and ADD. Causes can be rooted in brain chemistry, metabolism, or structure. Strokes and brain injuries are sudden and caused by external factors, while Alzheimer’s is a degenerative condition that mainly affects the elderly. Brain disorders are not uncommon […]
Neurological disorders affect the nervous system and can be caused by biological factors, genetics, substance abuse, toxins, injuries, and degenerative diseases. Migraine, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and some mental illnesses are examples. Peripheral neuropathy is common in patients with type II diabetes. Neurological disorders are certain medical conditions that impair the functioning of […]
Psychological disorders include mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. They can be caused by chemical imbalances or environmental factors, and genetic factors can contribute. Common disorders include clinical depression, SAD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, and PTSD, which can be managed with counseling and medication. Psychological disorders fall into many different categories. These categories include mood, […]
There are two types of immune disorders: systemic, affecting multiple organs, and localized, affecting one. Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are systemic, while multiple sclerosis attacks the nervous system. AIDS weakens the immune system and is contagious. There are many different types of immune disorders and they are generally classified into two subtypes. Systemic immune disorders […]
Metabolic disorders disrupt the normal process of converting food into energy and can be genetic. Common disorders include diabetes, Cushing’s, Addison’s, and Grave’s disease. Symptoms include high blood pressure, weight gain, and fatigue. Treatment varies depending on the disorder. Metabolic disorders involve abnormal chemical reactions in a person’s body that disrupt the normal process of […]
Monosomy disorders involve missing chromosomes and are rare, with Turner syndrome and Cri du chat syndrome being the most common. Turner syndrome affects one in 2,500 women and can cause growth and puberty issues, learning delays, and physical abnormalities. Cri du chat syndrome causes physical and learning disabilities, as well as a characteristic cry. Other […]
