The endocrine system is a large family, including the familiar thyroid, pancreas and gonads, as well as the “less famous” parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary and pineal glands. Abnormal secretion of the glands can lead to hormonal imbalance, which can lead to a variety of symptoms. To use an analogy, the endocrine glands are the online merchants, and the hormones secreted are what the customers (the body organs) buy. After the merchant ships the goods, the logistics company will deliver the goods (hormones) to the destination through blood circulation. If the customer chooses the wrong goods, the merchant writes the wrong address, or the courier delivers to the wrong place, it may lead to endocrine disorders.
Many living and eating habits, as well as some diseases and tumors, may disrupt the work of the endocrine system. For example, staying up late can inhibit melatonin secretion; too much stress and strain, which is not relieved for a long time, can affect the neuroendocrine system, which in turn leads to hormone secretion disorders. Premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperprolactinemia and other diseases can also lead to endocrine disorders. There are various manifestations of endocrine disorders, and the following six symptoms are common to both men and women.
1, hair loss
Frequent late nights, greasy diet, mental stress and other factors can lead to endocrine disorders. Among them, male androgen secretion is too strong, resulting in the balance of dihydrotestosterone concentration is disrupted, affecting the hair follicles; female postpartum, menopause, oral contraceptives and other causes of estrogen secretion imbalance, may lead to hair thinning, baldness and seborrheic alopecia.
If there is a receding hairline, pronounced baldness on the forehead, thinning of the top part of the head, etc., you need to go to the endocrinology department of the hospital for consultation.
2.Acne on the face
Men with high androgen levels and women with acne around the time of their menstrual cycle or when they stay up too late can get acne on their faces. This is the result of endocrine disorders that lead to excessive sebum production, which cannot be discharged and clogs the hair follicles. In some women, the sudden appearance of many spots on the skin and the darkening of the face may also be related to endocrine disorders.
3, hairy
Both men and women produce androgens and estrogens in their bodies. As long as androgen secretion is too much, both men and women may appear hairy symptoms.
4, obese
Some people “drink cold water will grow meat”, which is often related to long-term consumption of high-calorie, high-fat food, resulting in endocrine disorders. 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver, lipid metabolism disorders, sleep apnea syndrome and other metabolic disorders associated with excess fat syndrome, will also appear overweight or obese. Obesity in turn will also lead to endocrine system disorders, inducing all kinds of metabolic diseases.
5.Short-tempered
Suddenly become very irritable, encounter a little thing will be furious, is likely to be endocrine dysfunction (especially hyperthyroidism) caused by.
6.Frequent fatigue
Frequent unexplained fatigue, accompanied by weight gain, fluctuating appetite, and abnormal bowel movements, is most often due to hypothyroidism. Some women are depressed during menstruation, also related to abnormal hormone secretion. Studies in the United States have found that menstruating women have reduced melatonin secretion in their bodies, making it difficult to fall asleep and lack of energy during the day. men over 40 years of age with reduced testosterone secretion also feel fatigued and chronically mentally ill.
Women have more special manifestations than men, mainly the following.
1, breast enlargement, swelling and pain: related to the elevated level of estrogen in the body and the imbalance of estrogen and progesterone levels.
2, menstrual disorders: excessive stress, thyroid abnormalities, low estrogen, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc. can lead to irregular menstruation or menopause.
3. Infertility: Abnormal function of any part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis may prevent the establishment of a normal ovulation cycle, which in turn may lead to infertility.
4. Night sweats: Low estrogen and reduced ovulation due to early menopause may be the cause.