https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op by riley mills en-us 2021-11-01 18:01:51 UTC 2021-11-02 18:19:48 UTC hello@padlet.com k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860238009 Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of certain hormones. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands, located just above your kidneys, produce too little cortisol and, often, too little aldosterone.
Addison's disease occurs in all age groups and both sexes, and can be life-threatening. Treatment involves taking hormones to replace those that are missing.

]]> 2021-11-02 01:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860238009 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860252629 Cushing syndrome occurs when your body has too much of the hormone cortisol over time. This can result from taking oral corticosteroid medication. Or your body might produce too much cortisol. Too much cortisol can cause some of the hallmark signs of Cushing syndrome — a fatty hump between your shoulders, a rounded face, and pink or purple stretch marks on your skin. Cushing syndrome can also result in high blood pressure, bone loss and, on occasion, type 2 diabetes. Treatments for Cushing syndrome can return your body's cortisol levels to normal and improve your symptoms. The earlier treatment begins, the better your chances for recovery.

]]> 2021-11-02 01:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860252629 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860275720 TED, also called Graves’ orbitopathy, is a rare autoimmune disease most often seen in patients with Graves’ disease, but is distinct from Graves’ itself. A diagnosis of TED may even precede a finding of Graves’ and can serve as an early warning sign of impending thyroid dysfunction. Importantly, TED can also occur in Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism or even in euthyroid patients, so hyperthyroidism shouldn't be considered a defining risk factor. Because TED is a separate pathology from Graves’ disease, interventions aimed at reducing hyperthyroidism do not modify the course of TED. Accordingly, TED should be assessed, monitored, and managed as its own pathology.]]> 2021-11-02 01:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860275720 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860312163 Hashimoto's disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, a small gland at the base of your neck below your Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of your body's functions. Inflammation from Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, often leads to an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It primarily affects middle-aged women but can also occur in men and women of any age and in children.

]]> 2021-11-02 01:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860312163 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860324960 Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone (GH) during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed (epiphyseal fusion). It causes excessive growth in height, muscles, and organs, making the child extremely large for his or her age. Other symptoms may include delayed puberty; double vision or difficulty with side (peripheral) vision; prominent forehead (frontal bossing) and a prominent jaw; headache; increased sweating (hyperhidrosis); irregular periods; large hands and feet with thick fingers and toes; thickening of the facial features; and weakness. It may begin at any age before epiphyseal fusion. The most common cause is a non-cancerous (benign) tumor of the pituitary gland, which may cause it to make too much GH, but it can be caused by other underlying conditions.]]> 2021-11-02 02:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860324960 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860333954 Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet (122 cm). Many different medical conditions cause dwarfism. Disproportionate dwarfism. If body size is disproportionate, some parts of the body are small, and others are of average size or above-average size. Disorders causing disproportionate dwarfism inhibit the development of bones. Proportionate dwarfism. A body is proportionately small if all parts of the body are small to the same degree and appear to be proportioned like a body of average stature. Medical conditions present at birth or appearing in early childhood limit overall growth and development.]]> 2021-11-02 02:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860333954 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860343154 Prolactinoma is a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland. This tumor causes the pituitary to make too much of a hormone called prolactin. The major effect of prolactinoma is decreased levels of some sex hormones — estrogen in women and testosterone in men. Although prolactinoma isn't life-threatening, it can cause vision difficulties, infertility and other problems. Prolactinoma is the most common type of hormone-producing tumor that can develop in your pituitary gland.]]> 2021-11-02 02:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860343154 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860348252 Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid — a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first. But as it grows, it can cause pain and swelling in your neck.]]> 2021-11-02 02:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860348252 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860357851 A goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe. The most common cause of goiters worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet. In the United States, where the use of iodized salt is common, a goiter is more often due to the over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones or to nodules in the gland itself.]]> 2021-11-02 02:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860357851 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860368523 Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages. Over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease. Accurate thyroid function tests are available to diagnose hypothyroidism. Treatment with synthetic thyroid hormone is usually simple, safe and effective once you and your doctor find the right dose for you.]]> 2021-11-02 02:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860368523 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860373193 Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. Several treatments are available for hyperthyroidism. Doctors use anti-thyroid medications and radioactive iodine to slow the production of thyroid hormones. Sometimes, hyperthyroidism treatment involves surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid gland. Although hyperthyroidism can be serious if you ignore it, most people respond well once hyperthyroidism is diagnosed and treated.

]]> 2021-11-02 02:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860373193 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860384712 Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. Different factors, including genetics and some viruses, may contribute to type 1 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it can develop in adults. Despite active research, type 1 diabetes has no cure. Treatment focuses on managing blood sugar levels with insulin, diet and lifestyle to prevent complications.]]> 2021-11-02 02:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860384712 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860395568 Type 2 diabetes is an impairment in the way the body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as a fuel. This long-term (chronic) condition results in too much sugar circulating in the bloodstream. Eventually, high blood sugar levels can lead to disorders of the circulatory, nervous and immune systems. In type 2 diabetes, there are primarily two interrelated problems at work. Your pancreas does not produce enough insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells — and cells respond poorly to insulin and take in less sugar.]]> 2021-11-02 02:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860395568 k1823211 https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860402497 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.]]> 2021-11-02 02:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823211/4lrt4srf4ptgj4op/wish/1860402497