Final answer:
The most commonly seen hormone imbalance is thyroid imbalance, either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Hypersecretion example is Cushing's disease with excessive cortisol, and TSH deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism.
Step-by-step explanation:
The most commonly seen hormone imbalance in primary care is typically thyroid imbalance (high or low). Conditions like hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) are common examples. Hyperthyroidism may lead to symptoms such as weight loss, profuse sweating, increased heart rate, and difficulty sleeping, while hypothyroidism may cause weight gain, cold sensitivity, low heart rate, and fatigue. Insulin imbalance, as seen in diabetes, is also common but thyroid disorders generally have a higher prevalence in a primary care setting.
Hypersecretion is the excessive production of a hormone. An example would be Cushing's disease, which involves hypersecretion of cortisol. This condition can lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, excessive body hair, and other symptoms. Hormones regulating metabolism include cortisol, thyroid hormone, and glucagon.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism, which may result in weight gain and fatigue due to a slowed metabolism.