Endocrine disease
Okay kiddo, today we are going to talk about endocrine disease. You know how love makes people feel all mushy and happy inside? That's because of hormones! Hormones are special chemicals that are made in our body that help different systems talk to each other. Our endocrine system is like a telephone company that sends messages all over our body using hormones.
Sometimes, our endocrine system can start to work in a funny way, and this can cause a disease. Just like how a telephone line might not work properly and calls won't go through, our body can start to malfunction if the endocrine system doesn't work properly.
For example, have you heard of diabetes? That is a very common endocrine disease. When we eat food, our body breaks it down into sugar which is used for energy. The hormone insulin helps that sugar get into our cells. But sometimes, our body may not make enough insulin or might not use it correctly. This means that sugar stays in our blood and causes problems.
Another endocrine disease is called hyperthyroidism. This means that our thyroid gland, which makes hormones to help control our metabolism, is working too hard. This can cause some people to feel shaky, have trouble sleeping, or lose weight very quickly.
Endocrine diseases can happen to anyone, but sometimes they run in families. If you think you might have an endocrine disease, don't worry! There are doctors who can help you and special treatments that can help you feel better.
Sometimes, our endocrine system can start to work in a funny way, and this can cause a disease. Just like how a telephone line might not work properly and calls won't go through, our body can start to malfunction if the endocrine system doesn't work properly.
For example, have you heard of diabetes? That is a very common endocrine disease. When we eat food, our body breaks it down into sugar which is used for energy. The hormone insulin helps that sugar get into our cells. But sometimes, our body may not make enough insulin or might not use it correctly. This means that sugar stays in our blood and causes problems.
Another endocrine disease is called hyperthyroidism. This means that our thyroid gland, which makes hormones to help control our metabolism, is working too hard. This can cause some people to feel shaky, have trouble sleeping, or lose weight very quickly.
Endocrine diseases can happen to anyone, but sometimes they run in families. If you think you might have an endocrine disease, don't worry! There are doctors who can help you and special treatments that can help you feel better.