Endocrine System by Kendal Aitch-Albrow https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7 en-us 2019-03-05 18:04:36 UTC 2019-03-06 18:15:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Addison's Disease kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338050653 Addison's disease is a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Addison's disease is caused by an autoimmune response, in which the body's immune system assaults its own organs and tissues. Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured and it requires a medical diagnosis.]]> 2019-03-05 18:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338050653 Cushing's Disease kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338053290 Some patients have Cushing's syndrome because the adrenal glands have a tumor(s) making too much cortisol. Other patients have Cushing's syndrome because they make too much of the hormone ACTH, which causes the adrenal glands to make cortisol. When the ACTH comes from the pituitary gland it is called Cushing's disease.]]> 2019-03-05 18:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338053290 Grave's Disease kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338055003 Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. With this disease, your immune system attacks the thyroid and causes it to make more thyroid hormone than your body needs. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck.]]> 2019-03-05 18:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338055003 Hashimoto Disease kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338056133 Hashimoto's disease, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid gland.Hashimoto's disease affects more women than men. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Hypothyroidism is treatable with medicine.]]> 2019-03-05 18:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338056133 Gigantism kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338057768 Gigantism is a rare condition that causes abnormal growth in children. This change is most notable in terms of height, but girth is affected as well. It occurs when your child's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin.]]> 2019-03-05 18:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338057768 Dwarfism kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338057965 A common cause of dwarfism is a genetic mutation that affects bone growth.
Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of four feet 10 inches or less. The average adult height in dwarfism is four feet. Common complications include bowing of the legs, hunching of the back, and crowded teeth.
Treatments are aimed at reducing complications. Surgery may help stabilize and correct the shape of the spine. Hormone therapy may increase final height in some cases.]]> 2019-03-05 18:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338057965 Prolactinoma kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058125 A prolactinoma is a benign tumor (adenoma) of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. It is the most common type of functioning pituitary tumor. Symptoms of prolactinoma are too much prolactin in the blood (hyperprolactinemia), or those caused by pressure of the tumor on surrounding tissues.]]> 2019-03-05 18:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058125 Thyroid Cancer kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058343 The cause of thyroid cancer is poorly understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Some people have no symptoms. Others may notice a lump in the neck.
Treatments, which are usually successful, include surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine, radiation, and in some cases chemotherapy
]]> 2019-03-05 18:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058343 Goiter kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058529 A goiter 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.]]> 2019-03-05 18:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058529 Hypothyroidism kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058662 Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland.Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland can't make enough thyroid hormone to keep the body running normally. People are hypothyroid if they have too little thyroid hormone in the blood.]]> 2019-03-05 18:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058662 Hyperthyroidism kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058885 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]]> 2019-03-05 18:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338058885 Diabetes Mellitus Type I kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338059141 Diabetes mellitus type 1, also known as type 1 diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus in which very little or no insulin is produced by the pancreas. Before treatment this results in high blood sugar levels in the body. The classic symptoms are frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger, and weight loss.]]> 2019-03-05 18:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338059141 Diabetes Mellitus Type II kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338059413 With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin.
Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be no symptoms.
Treatments include diet, exercise, medication, and insulin therapy.
]]> 2019-03-05 18:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338059413 PCOS kait0990 https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338059561 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.]]> 2019-03-05 18:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kait0990/igmlq7p9e6l7/wish/338059561