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Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a hormone disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands make too much of the hormone aldosterone.

Los ovarios son dos glándulas pequeñas. Forman parte del aparato reproductor femenino. Pero, ¿cuál es su función exactamente? Dediquemos un momento a aprender más sobre ellos.

El hipotálamo es una pequeña zona del cerebro que produce hormonas. Ayuda al organismo de muchas maneras. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente lo que hace? Dediquemos un momento a aprender más al respecto.

Male hypogonadism occurs when the male sex glands (testes) don't make enough of the male sex hormone testosterone, or don't make enough sperm, or both.

When the amount of lactic acid exceeds what's normal, your liver and kidneys can't get rid of it. This is called lactic acidosis.

Aprenda con este video cómo cuidarse en casa después de una tiroidectomía.

Esta técnica de diagnóstico por imagen nos permite examinar la tiroides. Esta es una glándula de gran tamaño situada en el cuello. Con la ayuda del ultrasonido, podemos detectar muchos de los problemas de esta glándula. Y si necesitamos una muestra de tejido de su tiroides, podemos utilizar el ultrasonido para guiar una aguja hasta la zona en la que queremos tomar la muestra. A las imágenes por ultrasonido también se las conoce como ecografías.

La tiroides es una glándula situada en la base del cuello. Pero, ¿qué función tiene la tiroides, exactamente? Tomemos un momento para aprender más sobre ella.

Primary hyperparathyroidism is when there's too much parathyroid hormone in your blood. Read on to learn more about this condition.

The parathyroid glands are 4 pea-sized glands located behind the thyroid gland. Their main job is to keep the blood calcium in a certain range. Read on to learn more.

Learn about the blood tests and imaging tests you may need if your healthcare provider thinks you may have a parathyroid problem.

To treat primary hyperparathyroidism, the enlarged parathyroid gland or glands are often removed with surgery. Read on for details about the procedure.

The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the neck, just below the voice box. It makes thyroid hormones that help keep all the body's cells working right. Read on to learn more.

Learn about the different tests you may have if your health care provider thinks you may have a thyroid problem.

Your healthcare provider has diagnosed a thyroid problem and will work with you to create a treatment plan. Even if you don't have symptoms, getting the correct care is important. Learn about the most common types of thyroid disorders and their treatments.

When you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormone. With hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces too much hormone. A goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Learn how to care for yourself when healing after thyroid surgery.

You're having surgery to remove part or all of your thyroid. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Graves' disease is the result of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Here's what you need to do at home following treatment.

Hyperthyroidism means you have an overactive thyroid gland that makes too much thyroid hormone. Read on to learn about self-care and follow-up care for this condition.

Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone to meet your body's needs. Here's how to take care of yourself when you are back at home.

A thyroidectomy is the removal of your thyroid gland. Removing the thyroid gland removes your body's source of thyroid hormone. So after the surgery, you will need to take thyroid hormone pills every day. This helps keep the level of thyroid hormone in your body steady. This sheet tells you more about how to care for yourself after surgery.

Hard nodules can sometimes form inside the thyroid gland. You may notice a small bump in the gland area. Thyroid nodules are common. The nodules are often not dangerous. But in some cases, they can be thyroid cancer. A thyroid FNA biopsy can test for cancer.

Hyperthyroidism means that the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This causes many body processes to speed up.

Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone. This causes many body processes to slow down.