Exploring obesity-related endocrine disorders beyond diabetes: a narrative review

Autor: Amr Abel Hady El Meligi, Rabab Mahmoud Ahmed, Inass Shaltout, Amin Roshdy Soliman
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol 36, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2090-9098
DOI: 10.1186/s43162-024-00358-w
Popis: Abstract Background While insulin resistance and diabetes shine as the central stars in the constellation of obesity-related conditions, other common endocrine diseases are also closely associated with obesity and high body mass index. Main body This review aims to illuminate the hormonal imbalances associated with obesity, beyond diabetes. It covers the prevalence, clinical presentation, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of some of these conditions. Conclusion In obese patients, physicians must pay attention to hormonal disorders that may be associated with obesity.
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