Endocrine Disorders

How to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome?

• Laboratory Tests

• Saliva Test

• Biopsy

• X-Ray

What is the cause of Dwarfism?

• Caused by a typically benign tumor or adenoma in the pituitary gland.

• Causes of proportionate include metabolic and hormonal disorders

• Hypothyroidism, leading to a lack of growth hormone.

• Genetics and Family History

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

• A disorder of salt and water metabolism marked by intense thirst and heavy urination.

• A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).

• A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).

• A condition in which blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes.

Is Acromegaly in Kids or Adults?

• Adults

• Kids

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 is?

• A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).

• A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.

• water balance in the body at the level of the kidney

• which regulates wakefulness

What is caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland of the brain and also the growth of the hands, face, and feet?

• Acromegly

• Dwarfism

• Gigantism

• Adrenocortical Hormones

A disorder of salt and water metabolism marked by intense thirst and heavy urination.

• Cushion's Syndrome

• Addison's Disease

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Diabetes Insipidus

All of these are Endocrine Hormones Except?

• Insulin and Glucagon; Helps regulate blood glucose level

• Serotonin It sends signals between your nerve cells

• Parathyroid hormone; increases the blood concentrations of calcium and phosphorous

• Prolactin; Production of Milk

How can you tell if your patients has Addison's Disease?

• Loss of Body Hair

• Nausea

• Fatigue a lot

• Extremely Weakness

• All of the Above

Diabetes Type 2 is......

• Affects the way your body processes Blood Sugar (Glucose)

• Produces Little or No Insulin

• Nono of the Above