Erectile Dysfunction Can Be Related To Endocrine Disorders

The endocrine system plays an important role in doing certain functions like digestion, reproduction and homeostasis. Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pineal body and the reproductive glands constitute the endocrine system. Each gland has their role and function in maintaining the proper functions of the body.

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Disorders of endocrine occur when the hormone are produced either in high amount or low amount thus affecting the body mechanisms. The disorders may lead to growth abnormalities, osteoporosis, diabetes, high cholesterol and thyroid malfunction. Tumors, medications or autoimmune disorder may lead to endocrine disorder. Low level of endocrine hormone secretions is due to any disease condition or injury. High level of hormone secretions is due to any autoimmune disorder or tumor condition.

When there is reduction in the level of growth hormone it will lead to improper pattern of growth. The growth rate is slowed in all parts of the body. This is called as Growth Hormone deficiency which is treated by using growth hormone injections. Hypopituitarism caused by abnormal formation of pituitary or hypothalamus. When there is increased concentration of calcium in blood it is termed as Hypercalcemia.  Symptoms associated are kidney stones, loss of appetite, irritability, muscle atrophy, nausea, bone pain and hypertension. The deficiency cortisol hormone produced by adrenal gland leads to the condition called as Addison’s disease. Darkening of some body parts, loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss etc are some of the symptoms of Addison’s disease. Excess production of cortisol leads to Cushing’s syndrome which is characterized by upper body obesity, weak muscles and fragile bones. Acromegaly is a condition in which there is high level of growth hormone is present. Abnormal growth pattern like enlarged hands, liver, spleen and kidneys are present. Diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and precocious puberty are some of the other common disorders of endocrine.