Endocrine disorders directory

Endocrine disorders are those that affect the endocrine system, which uses hormones to regulate the body's functions. Some major endocrine disorders such as diabetes and osteoporosis are not discussed in this directory. Instead, this focuses on other types of endocrine disorders such as thyroid problems, obesity, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Follow the links below to find BootsWebMD's comprehensive coverage about how an endocrine disorder is caused, how to treat it and much more.

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Older adults with underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, who take medication to treat the problem may be at increased risk of bone fractures, new research suggests.

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If you’re doing all the right things but still seem to be tired all the time, read this.

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