Causes of Endocrine Imbalance
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing frequent endocrine disorders and would like to learn about the possible causes of endocrine imbalances.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Endocrine imbalance refers to a condition in which the secretion, action, or metabolism of one or more hormones in the human endocrine system becomes abnormal, leading to an imbalance in bodily functions. The causes vary and mainly include the following:
1. Physiological factors: With aging, the human endocrine system gradually deteriorates and hormone levels change. Especially for women entering menopause, estrogen levels drop significantly, making endocrine imbalance more likely.
2. Lifestyle factors: Irregular作息 patterns, long-term sleep deprivation, unbalanced diet (e.g., high sugar and high-fat intake), and lack of physical activity can all affect the normal functioning of the endocrine system.
3. Nutritional factors: Long-term monotonous diet or excessive dieting leading to malnutrition can deprive the body of sufficient nutrients needed to maintain normal physiological functions, thereby causing endocrine imbalance.
4. Emotional factors: Prolonged mental stress, excessive pressure, or negative emotions can also affect the normal functioning of the endocrine system, leading to hormonal imbalances.
