9781632426475
Foster Academics
English
2019
Medical Science
281
140 $
Endocrine disorders refer to the various disorders of the endocrine system. It may be classified into three groups, namely endocrine gland hypersecretion, endocrine gland hyposecretion and tumors. Some of the diseases falling within these groups include thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and goiter, glucose homeostasis disorders like hypoglycemia and diabetes, various metabolic bone diseases, pituitary gland disorders and sex hormone disorders. Most endocrine disorders involve a complex combination of hyposecretion and hypersecretion. The branch of medicine that deals with all endocrine disorders is known as endocrinology. This book covers in detail some existing theories and innovative concepts revolving around endocrine disorders. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on endocrinology have been included herein. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying endocrine disorders as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.