Endocrine System Articles
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Insulin Detemir Drug Information
Info about Adrenal Insufficiency
Cushing's Syndrome Information
Cytomel Medication Information
Glipizide and Metformin Information
Insulin Glargine Drug Information
Synthroid is a prescription drug that can treat an underactive thyroid and certain types of thyroid cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including information on how Synthroid works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Cushing's disease is a hormonal disorder caused by a pituitary tumor resulting in an excess of cortisol. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Cushing's disease, including information about its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
Addison's disease is a condition characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV article further discusses what causes Addison's disease, symptoms of the illness, and treatments that are available.
Available by prescription, levothyroxine can treat an underactive thyroid and other thyroid problems. This eMedTV resource describes how levothyroxine works, explains what you should know before taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone. This eMedTV article discusses acromegaly in detail and provides links to additional information about acromegaly.
Armour Thyroid is a prescription thyroid replacement medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes Armour Thyroid in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers tips on when and how to take the thyroid medicine.
Glucophage is a prescription medication that is used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how Glucophage works, lists its potential side effects, and offers some tips on when and how to take it.
Cushing's syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs when the body produces excessive levels of cortisol. This eMedTV article discusses causes and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, and explains how the disorder is diagnosed and treated.
Cytomel is a medication used as a thyroid replacement for people with an underactive thyroid. This eMedTV Web page explains how Cytomel works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
In adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands stop making hormones that affect bodily functions. This eMedTV article discusses adrenal insufficiency and includes information about the role the adrenal glands play in the body.
A pituitary tumor is a growth that develops in the pituitary gland. As this eMedTV resource explains, most pituitary tumors are not cancerous. This article explains how a pituitary tumor is classified, diagnosed, and treated.
Exenatide is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how exenatide works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Insomnia, chest pain, and difficulty breathing are among the side effects reported with Synthroid. This eMedTV page stresses the importance of contacting your doctor right away if you experience Synthroid side effects, as some can be quite dangerous.
Glimepiride is a prescription medicine used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how glimepiride works by increasing insulin production and also highlights dosing guidelines and potential side effects.
A prolactinoma is a common, non-cancerous tumor affecting the pituitary gland. This eMedTV article discusses prolactinomas in detail, including information about symptoms they may cause and treatment options for the tumors.
What is Addison's disease? As this eMedTV page explains, Addison's disease is an adrenal cortex condition characterized by fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms. This page also outlines treatment options, causes, and other symptoms of the illness.
Empty sella syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland becomes flattened or shrinks. As this eMedTV article explains, this change in the pituitary gland makes the area of the brain that protects it (the sella turcica) appear empty.
