Endocrine System Articles A-Z
Acarbose is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how acarbose works to slow digestion of carbohydrates, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at a number of acarbose alternatives, such as lifestyle changes and other oral diabetes medications or injectable diabetes drugs. This page also explains when an alternative to acarbose might be necessary.
As this eMedTV page explains, low and high blood sugar levels are possible effects of acarbose. Blood sugar levels that are high or low can cause serious or life-threatening complications. This page also lists symptoms of high and low blood sugar.
It is generally considered safe to take acarbose during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment explores acarbose and pregnancy, and explains how the FDA categorizes acarbose as a pregnancy Category B medication.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting acarbose dosage is usually 25 mg three times per day. This resource also highlights some factors that can affect acarbose dosing, such as how well your diabetes is controlled.
It is possible to overdose on acarbose. This eMedTV Web page lists some acarbose overdose symptoms -- including gas, abdominal pain (or stomach pain), or diarrhea -- as well as some treatment options for a recent overdose.
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder characterized by abnormal growth of the hands and feet. As this eMedTV page explains, acromegaly is usually caused by a benign tumor of the pituitary gland. Acromegalia is more commonly known as acromegaly.
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.
It's estimated that 3 out of every 1 million people develop acromegaly each year and 40-60 people per 1 million have the disease at any given time. This page on the eMedTV site discusses these acromegaly statistics in more depth.
Common acromegaly causes include tumors, either pituitary or non-pituitary. In over 90 percent of patients, a pituitary tumor is the cause. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the different acromegaly causes.
Acromegaly research scientists are studying the genetic mutation that triggers the formation of the tumor in the first place. This page on the eMedTV site also covers other areas of current acromegaly research, like the search for new treatments.
Acromegaly symptoms may include: abnormal growth and swelling of the hands and feet, arthritis, fatigue, carpal tunnel syndrome, and coarse, oily skin. The information in this eMedTV article covers the most common acromegaly symptoms.
Acromegaly treatment options include surgical removal of the tumor, drug therapy, and radiation therapy. This eMedTV article discusses each form of treatment for acromegaly and provides links to additional information about acromegaly.
Addison adrenal disease occurs when the adrenal glands stop producing certain hormones. As this eMedTV article explains, Addison adrenal disease is usually characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, and fatigue.
As explained in this eMedTV article, Addison's disease is an illness caused by a malfunction of the adrenal glands. This article discusses the causes and symptoms of this disease. Addison disease is more commonly referred to as Addison's disease.
Addison disease in humans occurs due to a malfunction of the adrenal glands. This selection from the eMedTV archives further discusses this incurable disease and its symptoms, and also provides a link to more information.
As this eMedTV article explains, Addison disease treatment helps control the illness by replacing the hormones that the adrenal glands aren't making. This page offers an overview of Addison disease treatment and provides a link to more information.
In people with Addison's disease, the adrenal glands stop making certain hormones. This eMedTV Web page provides a brief overview of Addison's disease and a link to more information. Addison's desease is a common misspelling of Addison's disease.
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.
Addison's Disease and Pregnancy
As explained in this eMedTV segment, most women dealing with the combination of Addison's disease and pregnancy have uncomplicated pregnancies. This article discusses medication regimens associated with Addison's disease and pregnancy.
Because sufficient hormone production does not occur in people with Addison's disease, surgery often involves special treatment. This eMedTV Web page discusses Addison's disease and surgery, including information about hormone injections.
Addison's disease symptoms may include loss of appetite, nausea, and fatigue. This eMedTV resource describes common Addison's disease symptoms and lists specific factors that may affect the symptoms a person may experience.
Addison's disease testing involves lab tests and abdominal x-rays. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at specific lab tests used as Addison's disease tests, such as the CRH stimulation test.