https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7 en-us 2021-11-01 18:56:20 UTC 2025-11-04 19:17:03 UTC hello@padlet.com k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859646491 A disease that results from insufficient secretion of cortisol and sometimes testosterone. This can be characterized by anemia, hypo tension, hypoglycemia, fatigue, increased skin pigmentation and, joint pain and loss of appetite. John F. Kennedy is a well known individual with Addison's Disease.]]> 2021-11-01 19:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859646491 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859659741 Cushing's Disease is a condition where the hyper section of the cortisol is effected by a tumor or use of steroids. This condition is characterized by weakness, thin, easily bruised skin, hypertension, and weight gain. John F. Kennedy was a well known individual with Cushing's Disease.]]> 2021-11-01 19:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859659741 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859665993 Graves' Disease is an autoimmune condition that results in hyperthyroidism. This condition is characterized by bulging eyeballs and an enlarged thyroid gland. George H.W. Bush was a famous individual with Graves' Disease.]]> 2021-11-01 19:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859665993 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859673849 Hashimoto disease is a chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis. This condition is characterized with hyper secretion of thyroid hormones. Kim Cattrall is a famous individual that was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease.]]> 2021-11-01 19:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859673849 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859683389 Gigantism is a condition in which there are excessive growth of body parts. This is often due to hypersecretion of GH. Andre Rene Roussimoff.]]> 2021-11-01 19:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859683389 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859970502 Dwarfism is a genetic or medical condition which causes abnormally small or short adults. This is defined as an adult height of 4'10" or less. Dwarfism is caused by a lack of GH and famous actor Verne Troyer has it. ]]> 2021-11-01 22:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859970502 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859971436 Prolactinoma is a non-benign tumor of the pituitary gland. Characteristics of this condition include irregular menstrual periods, milky discharge from the breasts when not breast-feeding, painful intercourse and excessive body hair growth. A famous actor by the name of Tara Palmer had prolactinoma]]> 2021-11-01 22:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859971436 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859971698 Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer affecting the thyroid gland. Characteristics of this cancer include a lump in the neck, changes to your voice (hoarseness) and difficulty swallowing. An actor by the name of Catherine Bell had thyroid cancer. ]]> 2021-11-01 22:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859971698 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859972030 Goiter is a condition in which the thyroid gland is enlarged. Characteristics of this condition include, swelling in the front of the neck, tightness around the throat area, hoarseness, neck vein swelling and dizziness. Usually found through a lump in the neck.]]> 2021-11-01 22:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859972030 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859972334 Hypothyroidism is a common condition in which the thyroid does not create or release enough hormones into your body. This is characterized by fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, puffy face, hoarseness and muscle weakness. Oprah Winfrey has hypothyroidism.

]]> 2021-11-01 22:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859972334 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859972519 Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. This is characterized by excessive weight loss, rapid, irregular heartbeat and faster metabolism. Missy Elliot has hyperthyroidism]]> 2021-11-01 22:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859972519 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859973235 Type I diabetes is when insulin secretion is deficient due to abnormalities in the Langerhans. This is characterized by increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unintended weight loss, mood changes and weakness. Famous actor Nick Jonas has type I diabetes. ]]> 2021-11-01 22:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859973235 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859973707 Type II diabetes is when insulin production is normal but the body cannot use the insulin efficiently and cannot increase the insulin production to compensate. This is characterized by increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unintended weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow healing sores and frequent infections. Larry King has Type II diabetes.]]> 2021-11-01 22:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859973707 k1329105 https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859973826 PCOS or better described as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is when women have high levels of androgen and have many cysts on the ovaries, this also causes irregular or prolonged menstrual periods. This is characterized by access hair growth, acne, infertility and weight gain. Lea Michele has PCOS.]]> 2021-11-01 22:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/k1329105/owr9zuigm27p2ak7/wish/1859973826