Polyendocrine syndrome is a group of disorders that involve the malfunction of two or more endocrine glands. Treatment for polyendocrine syndrome depends on the specific type of syndrome and the symptoms that are present.
Treatment for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN)
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) is a group of genetic disorders that cause tumors to develop in multiple endocrine glands. Treatment of MEN requires a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. The type of treatment used will depend on the type and location of the tumor, and the severity of the symptoms.
Treatment for Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) is a group of disorders that involve the immune system attacking the endocrine glands. Treatment for APS includes medications to suppress the immune system, hormones to replace deficient hormones, and lifestyle changes to reduce stress.
Treatment for Thyroid-Adrenal Syndrome (TAS)
Thyroid-adrenal syndrome (TAS) is a disorder that affects the thyroid and adrenal glands. Treatment for TAS requires medications to replace deficient hormones and lifestyle modifications to reduce stress. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove tumors or cysts.
Treatment for Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome (PGA)
Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome (PGA) is a group of disorders that involve the immune system attacking multiple endocrine glands. Treatment for PGA includes medications to suppress the immune system, hormones to replace deficient hormones, and lifestyle changes to reduce stress. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove tumors or cysts.