In this article we will discuss about the syndromes involving hormonal abnormalities in humans. True hermaphrodites are individuals who have both ovarian and testicular tissue. This occurs extremely rarely. Conditions involving hormonal abnormalities that result in ambiguities of the genitalia are more common, although their precise frequency is unknown. A generous estimate in North America and Europe would probably be [...]
Let us Learn about the Disorders of Adrenal Cortical Hormones. Due to Hypo secretion of Glucocorticoids/Cortisol: (A) Addison's disease: Thomas Addison (1855) first described this disease. It occurs due to hypo secretion of cortical glucocorticoids. It may be due to bilateral tubercular destruction or due to tubercular infection or due to autoimmune diseases. The clinical features are as follows: (i) [...]
Let us Learn about the Disorder of Pancreatic Hormone. Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus: Pancreatic hormones, insulin and glucagon maintain homeostatic condition of blood glucose level by antagonistic functions. Failure of insulin secretion may cause a disease diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus means "siphoning of honey" i.e. large volume of urine with high sugar content. This disease was first reported in Egypt [...]