Endocrine System by Khadeeja Saleem https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6 Made with swagger en-us 2021-11-01 14:16:55 UTC 2021-11-02 14:26:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Addison's Disease k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858915192 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.
When the body is under stress (e.g. fighting an infection), this deficiency of cortisol can result in a life threatening Addisonian crisis characterized by low blood pressure.
Symptoms tend to be non-specific and include fatigue, nausea, darkening of the skin, and dizziness upon standing.
]]> 2021-11-01 14:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858915192 Cushing's Disease k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858925690 Cushing's syndrome is a disorder that occurs when your body makes too much of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time. Cortisol is sometimes called the “stress hormone” because it helps your body respond to stress. Cortisol also helps. maintain blood pressure. regulate blood glucose, also called blood sugar.]]> 2021-11-01 14:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858925690 Grave's Disease k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858939785 Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is a common cause.Thyroid hormones affect many body systems, so signs and symptoms of Graves' disease can be wide ranging. Although Graves' disease may affect anyone, it's more common among women and in people younger than age 40.

]]> 2021-11-01 14:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858939785 Hashimoto Disease k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858950514 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. Initially, inflammation of the thyroid causes a leak resulting in excess thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Over time, the inflammation prevents the thyroid from producing enough hormones (hypothyroidism).Symptoms include fatigue and unexplained weight gain.]]> 2021-11-01 14:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858950514 Gigantism k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858959745 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. A pituitary gland tumor is almost always the cause of gigantism. The pea-sized pituitary gland is located at the base of your brain. It makes hormones that control many functions in your body.

]]> 2021-11-01 14:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858959745 Dwarfism k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858973719 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). The cause of growth hormone deficiency can sometimes be traced to a genetic mutation or injury, but for most people with the disorder, no cause can be identified.


]]> 2021-11-01 14:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858973719 Prolactinoma k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858978107 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. Prolactin affects the mammary glands and helps women make breast milk. Sometimes, a tumor grows on the pituitary gland and makes too much prolactin. This kind of tumor is called a prolactinoma. It's the most common type of pituitary tumor and is most often benign, which means it's not cancer.]]> 2021-11-01 14:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1858978107 Thyroid Cancer k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861780478 A cancer of the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck.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.]]> 2021-11-02 14:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861780478 Goiter k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861788219
Goiter is a condition in which the thyroid gland grows larger. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, below the Adam's apple.The thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxine (also called T4) and triiodothyronine (also called T3). (Most of the T4 is changed to T3 outside of the thyroid.) These hormones play a role in certain bodily functions, including body temperature, mood and excitability, pulse rate, digestion and others.

]]> 2021-11-02 14:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861788219 Hypothyroidism k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861793110 Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid doesn't create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. This makes your metabolism slow down. Also called underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism can make you feel tired, gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures.Major symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin, and unexplained weight gain.
Treatment consists of thyroid hormone replacement.
]]> 2021-11-02 14:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861793110 Hyperthyroidism k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861798977 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.You may have hyperthyroidism if you: Feel nervous, moody, weak, or tired. Have hand tremors, or have a fast or irregular heartbeat, or have trouble breathing even when you are resting. Feel very hot, sweat a lot, or have warm, red skin that may be itchy.]]> 2021-11-02 14:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861798977 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861804963 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 14:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861804963 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861810821 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.
It's caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It's often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.]]> 2021-11-02 14:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861810821 PCOS k1823034 https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861815557 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries.
The exact cause of PCOS is not known. Most experts think that several factors, including genetics, play a role: High levels of androgens. Androgens are sometimes called "male hormones," although all women make small amounts of androgens.]]> 2021-11-02 14:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/k1823034/rz3hx6evu44oly6/wish/1861815557