Canada Health Journal

Endocrine-Hormonal-Disorders

Evidence-based health articles written and reviewed by licensed Canadian physicians.

Addison’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada

Addison's disease is a rare but serious condition in which the adrenal glands stop producing enough essential hormones, especially …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

Cushing's syndrome is a rare but serious hormonal condition that develops when your body is exposed to dangerously high levels of …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Pheochromocytoma symptoms can appear suddenly and feel alarming — from dangerously high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat to …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

Craniopharyngioma is a rare, slow-growing brain tumour that develops near the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Although …

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD Read

Pheochromocytoma symptoms can appear suddenly and feel alarming — episodes of dangerously high blood pressure, a racing heartbeat, …

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD Read

Pituitary tumours are abnormal growths that develop in the pituitary gland, a pea-sized but vital gland located at the base of the …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

Galactorrhea causes range from hormonal imbalances to medication side effects, and understanding them is the first step toward …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read