\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEndocrinology - General Practice the Integrative Approach Series\u003c/i\u003e. Endocrine problems are important in the general practice setting, for a range of reasons. First, they are common enough to occur regularly, either as new cases or in patients managing a chronic illness. Secondly, they can cause serious and life-threatening complications if not diagnosed and treated. Thirdly, they often present a challenging diagnostic problem because of their often slow onset and their capacity to produce non-specific symptoms such as weakness, tiredness or weight change, particularly in the early stages.\u003cbr\u003eThis chapter explores the endocrinological disorders including \u003cb\u003ePituitary disorders\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eThyroid disorders\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAdrenal gland disorders\u003c/b\u003e that are important for a GP to know about and to manage. The common model of managing endocrine problems is as a shared-care model with an endocrinologist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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