Endocrinology

Acute Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Acute Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that happens suddenly. The enzymes in your pancreas start attacking your tissue, which leads to intense pain, impaired digestion, and organ damage. What...

Pseudohypoparathyroidism: Decoding the Rare Disorder

Pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by the resistance or insensitivity of target organs to parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyroid glands are...

Prader-Willi Syndrome: Understanding the Genetic Disorder

What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare multisystem genetic disorder affecting the metabolic, endocrine, and neurologic systems due to abnormalities on chromosome...

Graves Eye Disease: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment Options

Graves' Eye Disease, also known as Graves' ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease (TED), is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation and swelling of the...

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Exploring Symptoms and Solutions

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, also known as autoimmune thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is a condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading...

Gigantism: The Truth Behind Extraordinary Growth

Gigantism, also known as pediatric acromegaly and pituitary gigantism, is an extremely rare disorder in which a kid or adolescent has elevated quantities of...