Metabolic Conditions
Managing your child's metabolic health can help improve their overall wellness. Understand the basics about metabolic conditions and strategies to help your child feel better.
Explore metabolic conditions
Causes
Learn about underlying causes behind metabolic conditions, and how to treat and prevent health concerns.
Diagnosis
Understand various tests and procedures for diagnosing conditions related to your metabolism.
Definition
Read up on basic terms, procedures, conditions, and clinical definitions related to your metabolism.
Management
Resources around managing health conditions related to metabolic conditions and maintenance.
Prevention
Maintaining a healthy metabolism can be accomplished with preventative measures and monitoring.
Related Conditions
Understand health conditions or complications related to, caused by, or affecting your metabolism.
Symptoms
Educational content and resources for understanding your symptoms that may be related to your metabolism.
Treatment
Treating metabolic conditions can look different for every patient - read up on treatment options for your metabolism.
Types
Understand the different types of conditions that can affect your metabolic health in various ways.
Featured metabolic topics
Types
Cushing Syndrome in Children
Cushing syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by having high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time.
Prevention
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Because some potential problems aren't readily seen at birth, all newborns are tested for certain conditions, including metabolic disorders.
Metabolic health 101
Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Children
Detailed information on the endocrine system, its anatomy and function, including a full-color, labeled illustration.
The Pituitary Gland
Detailed information on the anatomy and function of the pituitary gland.
The Adrenal Glands
Detailed information on the adrenal gland, its anatomy and function
Hormones and Your Endocrine System
Detailed information on hormones and their role in the workings of the endocrine system
The Pancreas
Detailed anatomical description of human pancreas, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
The Thyroid Gland
Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function.
Metabolic conditions in children
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Symptoms
Early Puberty (Precocious Puberty)
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Types
Growth Hormone Deficiency
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Related Conditions
Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children
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Symptoms
Delayed Puberty
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Related Conditions
Hypoglycemia in Children
