Endocrinologists diagnose, treat, and prevent issues related to hormones and glands. Thyroid glands are an example of what falls into the realm of endocrinology. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ that is part of the endocrine system. It sits in the front part of the throat and secretes hormones which travel through the bloodstream…
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Hormonal Imbalance: Signs, Symptoms and When to Treat It
Hormones are the body’s messengers, sending chemical signals throughout your body. Traveling through the bloodstream, these chemicals have a lot of clout, telling your tissues and organs what to do and how to react. Some of the activities that are regulated by hormones include your metabolism and reproductivity. When things become off-balance, meaning that there…