Some of these stressful responses can lead to endocrine disorders like Graves’ disease, gonadal dysfunction, psychosexual dwarfism and obesity. Stress can also alter the clinical status of many preexisting endocrine disorders such as precipitation of adrenal crisis and thyroid storm.

The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our organs work, metabolism , and reproduction. The endocrine system regulates how much of each hormone is released. This can depend on levels of hormones already in the blood, or on levels of other substances in the blood, like calcium.

Endocrine dysfunctions may lead to various neurologic manifestations such as headache, myopathy, and acute encephalopathy including coma.

Endocrine system diagnostic tests

1. Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
2. Sestamibi scan.
3. Ultrasound.
4. Endoscopic ultrasound.
5. Computerized tomography (CT)
6. 4D CT scan.
7. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
8. Positron emission test (PET)

How can you prevent endocrine problems?

1. Stay at a healthy weight. Eat healthy foods and get plenty of exercise.
2. Include iodine in your diet. It can help prevent thyroid problems.
3. Make sure all your doctors know about any hormones you’re taking.

However, most people with endocrine disease complain of fatigue and weakness. Blood and urine tests to check your hormone levels can help your doctors determine if you have an endocrine disorder. Imaging tests may be done to help locate or pinpoint a nodule or tumor.

This system affects growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, and mood. If your hormone levels are too high or too low, you may have an endocrine disease or disorder. Endocrine diseases and disorders also occur if your body does not respond to hormones the way it is supposed to.