Acromegaly - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Acromegaly is a rare hormonal condition in adults that causes some bones, organs and other tissues to grow bigger A small gland in the brain called the pituitary gland drives these changes by making too much growth hormone (GH) High GH levels increase another hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) This usually happens due to a noncancerous, also called benign, pituitary tumor
Hashimotos disease - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Hashimoto's disease progresses slowly over the years You may not notice signs or symptoms of the disease Eventually, the decline in thyroid hormone production can result in any of the following: Fatigue and sluggishness Increased sensitivity to cold Increased sleepiness Dry skin Constipation Muscle weakness Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness Joint pain and stiffness Irregular or
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes Overview Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone This condition also is called underactive thyroid Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages Over time, hypothyroidism that isn't treated can lead to other health concerns, such as high cholesterol and heart conditions
Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat Several treatments are available for hyperthyroidism Anti-thyroid medicines and radioiodine can be used to slow the amount of hormones the thyroid gland makes
Graves disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Graves' disease is an immune system condition that affects the thyroid gland It causes the body to make too much thyroid hormone That condition is called hyperthyroidism Thyroid hormones affect many organs in the body So Graves' disease symptoms also can affect those organs Anyone can get Graves' disease But it's more common in women and in people older than 30
Osteoporosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Osteoporosis affects people of all races But women who are white or of Asian descent, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk Medicines, healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones
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