https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712 en-us 2021-11-01 18:54:04 UTC 2021-11-02 19:14:30 UTC hello@padlet.com d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1859657471 Addison's disease is a disease resulting from insufficient secretion of cortisol and aldosterone. This disease is characterized by anemia, hypotension, fatigue, increased skin pigmentation, etc. This disease not only affects the endocrine system, but others as well, such as the skeletal system and the integumentary systems. ]]> 2021-11-01 19:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1859657471 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1859677783 Cushing's disease is a condition resulting from hypersecretion of cortisol. It can be caused by a tumor or excessive usage of steroids. The results of this condition may be caused by weaknesses such as thin, easily bruised skin, hypertension, and weight gain. ]]> 2021-11-01 19:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1859677783 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1859690408 Grave's Disease is an autoimmune condition resulting in hyperthyroidism. This disease can be characterized by bulging eyeballs and an enlarged thyroid gland. This disease can lead to heart rhythm disorder, eventually leading to heart failure.]]> 2021-11-01 19:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1859690408 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860018782 Hashimoto Disease is a chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis. This disease results in hyposecretion of the thyroid hormones. Hashimoto is more common in middle-aged women and can cause fatigue and weight gain. A celebrity with this disease is Gina Rodriguez. ]]> 2021-11-01 23:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860018782 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860027386 Gigantism is excessive growth of the body parts, often due to hypersecretion of GH. This causes a person to be extremely tall and cause the organs to be enlarged as well. People suffering with gigantism are also more likely to have other issues, such as weakness in the muscles, skin tags, excessive sweating, and scoliosis. ]]> 2021-11-01 23:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860027386 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860037488 Dwarfism is a genetic or medical condition of being abnormally small or short. The qualified heights are 4'10 and below. one of the many causes of this disease is endocrine dysfunction resulting from a lack of GH in the body. ]]> 2021-11-01 23:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860037488 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860046028 Prolactinoma is a non-benign tumor of the pituitary gland. The tumor causes the pituitary gland to make too much prolactin in the body. The effect of this is a decrease in levels of sex hormones. In the female body it is estrogen and in the male body it is testosterone. ]]> 2021-11-01 23:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860046028 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860595199 Thyroid Cancer is a cancer of the thyroid. The cause of this cancer could be because of a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Treatments include surgery, hormone therapy, and sometimes chemotherapy. ]]> 2021-11-02 04:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860595199 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860609443 Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland. A goiter usually develops as a result of iodine deficiency or inflammation of the thyroid gland. Some symptoms that may occur are tightness in the throat or trouble breathing. Only in severe cases are medicine and surgery needed to remove these. ]]> 2021-11-02 04:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860609443 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860624950 Hypothyroidism is formed when there is not enough PTH being produced in the body. This causes a slowed metabolism, causing excessive weight gain. The body will also feel much more tired and not be able to withstand cold temperatures. ]]> 2021-11-02 04:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860624950 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860634609 Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the body produces too much PTH. This results in degeneration of the bones and is also known as Reckinghausen's disease of bone. Hyperthyroidism increases the body's metabolism, causing rapid weight loss and an irregular heart beat. ]]> 2021-11-02 04:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1860634609 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1862584323 Type one diabetes is when insulin secretion is deficient due to abnormalities in the islets of Langerhans. When this occurs, hyperglycemia develops in the body. Type one diabetes typically effects young kids rather than adults. ]]> 2021-11-02 18:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1862584323 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1862600630 Type two diabetes is when insulin production is normal, but the body is not able to use insulin efficiently or increase insulin production sufficiently to survive. Some symptoms of type two diabetes are increased thirst, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. Type two diabetes occur later in the adult life. ]]> 2021-11-02 19:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1862600630 d1104211 https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1862624665 PCOS is a hormonal disorder characterized by an abnormal menstrual cycle, excessive facial or body hair, or tiny cysts in the ovaries. PCOS may be developed through environmental conditions or genetic passing. Some symptoms include irregular periods, difficulty with pregnancy, and excessive hair growth. ]]> 2021-11-02 19:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/d1104211/ii9owd9yukjob712/wish/1862624665