Related Conditions and Treatments
Addison's Disease
Condition
Addison’s disease is a rare disease in which the adrenal glands aren’t functioning properly, causing a hormonal disorder.
Adrenal Tumors
Condition
Adrenal tumors are masses that grow in the adrenal gland, the organ responsible for producing hormones in response to physical and emotional stress.
Carcinoid Tumors
Condition
Carcinoid tumors are a type of neuroendocrine tumor that can develop in the appendix, gastrointestinal tract, or lungs.
Childhood Obesity
Condition
Obesity occurs when a child is significantly over the ideal weight for her height.
Cushing's Syndrome
Condition
Cushing’s syndrome is the overproduction of corticosteroids.
Delayed Puberty/Delayed Sexual Development
Condition
Delayed puberty is the lack of increase in testicle size (boys) or lack of breast development (girls).
Diabetes Insipidus
Condition
Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder that interferes with the ability to regulate the amount of water in the body. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Galactorrhea
Condition
Galactorrhea is a milky discharge from the nipple of the breast in someone who is not nursing a baby.
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Condition
Growth hormone deficiency results when the pituitary gland doesn't produce enough growth hormone to stimulate the body to grow.
Hyperparathyroidism
Condition
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone.
Hyperthyroidism
Condition
Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder that increases metabolism and can affect many cells throughout the body. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Hypopituitarism
Condition
Hypopituitarism is rare in children and its various symptoms can usually be effectively controlled with medication. Learn more.
Hypospadias
Condition
Learn more about Hypospadias symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypospadias with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-7796.
Hypothyroidism
Condition
Learn more about Hypothyroidism symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypothyroidism with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Precocious Early Puberty
Condition
Precocious, or early, puberty is when a child enters the process of becoming sexually mature too early.
Skeletal Dysplasia
Condition
Skeletal dysplasia is a category of rare genetic disorders that cause abnormal development of a baby’s bones, joints, and cartilage.
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
Condition
Learn more about Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
Type 2 Diabetes
Condition
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder that develops when the body cannot properly use or produce enough insulin.