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Endocrine System Health

Endocrine System Health covers the endocrine system, a network of glands that release their hormones directly into the circulatory system.

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What is the occurrence rate of pancreatic cancer?
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The following are the occurence rates of Pancreatic cancer: The incidence of pancreatic cancer has increased throughout this century. It is the fourth most common cancer in men. It is the fifth most common cancer in women. Eighty percent of pancreatic cancer occurs in people over age 50. Unlike other cancers, such as colon or breast, it is difficult to detect in it's early stages. Learn mo...
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Who is at risk for pancreatic cancer?
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The following are the people who are at more risk for pancreatic cancer: People with exposure to carcinogens (cancer causing agents) are at an increased risk. Though rare, heredity can play a role. Pancreatic cancer is three to four times more common in people who smoke. Learn more about who is at risk for pancreatic cancer.
How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?
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Pancreatic cancer can be diagnosed through the following: History of your symptoms Physical examination Lab tests for anemia and blood sugar Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancratogram (ERCP) CT scan or MRCP Learn more about the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
What is the follow-up care after pancreatic cancer treatment?
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Follow up care after the treatment of pancreatic cancer includes: Control symptoms Eat small frequent meals Rest Pain medication if prescribed Wound care Bile tube care if necessary Resume normal activity A follow-up appointment Learn more about the follow-up care after pancreatic cancer treatment.
What does the endocrine system do?
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by Dr. Mehmet Oz
Think about all the dials, switches, and controls that give you the power to regulate virtually every system in your house. And think about this: The same emotion that flavors the furniture, artwork, and moose on the wall also makes your regulators work, too (you regulate because you care about your home). Most times, everything functions fine, and you barely even notice how your house works. But...
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What is the pituitary gland?
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by Dr. Michael Roizen
The pituitary gland is a small, oval gland (about the size of a pea) that's located at the base of your skull. It has two sides, the posterior and the anterior. The anterior comes up from the back of the mouth and grows up into the brain, while the posterior protrudes down from the hypothalamus in the brain to sit on a bone called the "Turkish Saddle." It's a bone that sits at the base of the skul...
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What is the main role of the thyroid gland?
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Located at the base of the neck on both sides, the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone after receiving chemical signals from the pituitary. The main function of the thyroid hormone is to regulate the metabolism of your cells-that is, the chemical changes in your cells that cause them to live, grow, and die. You can think of your metabolism a little bit like your utility bill. ...
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What are adrenal glands?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
The adrenal gland is a small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. Also called suprarenal gland.
What happens when the adrenal glands malfunction?
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by Dr. Michael Roizen
If your adrenal glands (which are part of the endocrine system) malfunction and produce more or less of a hormone than they should, it can lead to several health problems. Let's use cortisol as an example. The pituitary secretes adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in response to stressful situations to trigger the well-known fight-or-flight response through cortisol secretion. When excess pituitar...
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What are the major health problems associated with diabetes?
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by Dr. Michael Roizen
Diabetes can dump a big sack of trouble on you, since it can lead to so many health issues. There are many problems associated with diabetes, including frequent urination, fatigue, impotence, nerve dysfunction, numbness, and even the development of vision problems that can cause blindness. Diabetes is a big contributor to accelerated arterial aging--and that, in turn, can lead to a multitude of c...
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