https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1 Yasmeen Zaki Period 7 en-us 2021-11-01 18:49:43 UTC 2023-03-07 00:19:08 UTC hello@padlet.com k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859634030 Description: It is a disease in which your adrenal glands do not secrete the sufficient amounts of hormones needed for the body. The lack of cortisol and sometimes aldosterone produces symptoms such as progressive anemia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, fatigue, and increased skin pigmentation.  This disease is also characterized by low blood pressure.
Famous Person: John F Kennedy (US President) had Addison's disease along with Cushing's disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859634030 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859642174 Description: A condition resulting from the hypersecretion of cortisol. This is a disease that may be caused by a tumor or a prolonged use of steroids. The symptoms include weakness, thin,easily bruised skin, hypertension, and weight gain.
Famous Person:
 King Henry The Fourth showed symptoms of Cushing's syndrome during his life time.]]> 2021-11-01 19:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859642174 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859649138 Description: Grave's disease is an autoimmune condition. Its symptoms include hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by a protrusion of the eyeballs and an enlarged thyroid gland. Famous Person:
George H W Bush along with his wife were both diagnosed with Grave's disease.]]> 2021-11-01 19:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859649138 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859657371 Hashimoto disease is a chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis. It causes inflammation the thyroid gland and this causes problems such as hyposecretion of the thyroid hormones.
Famous Person: Gina Rodriguez was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at age 19. It was specifically labeled as Hashimoto later on.]]> 2021-11-01 19:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859657371 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859664601 Description: Gigantism is characterized as excessive growth of body parts. This occurs due to the hypersecretion of growth hormones. These hormones are found in the pituitary gland.
Famous Person: André René Roussimoff was a professional wrestler characterized for his size which was caused by gigantism.]]> 2021-11-01 19:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859664601 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859669616 Description: Dwarfism is a genetic or medical condition of being abnormally small or short. It is usually defined as being between the height of 4'10 or less as an adult. Endocrine dysfunction resulting from a lack of growth hormones from the pituitary gland is one of the many causes of dwarfism.
Famous Person: Peter Dinklage is known for his dwarfism while also being known as a famous actor.]]> 2021-11-01 19:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859669616 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859677608 Description: It is a non-benign tumor of the pituitary gland. This creates an overproduction of prolactin which also decreases the level of sex hormones. Symptoms of this disease include infertility and impaired version. 
Famous Person: Television star Tara Palmer was diagnosed with a tumor of the pituitary gland which was later identified as prolactinoma.]]> 2021-11-01 19:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859677608 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859682136 Description: The cause of thyroid cancer isn't yet explained fully, but some common theories is that it is a combination of genetic and environmental factors. This disease could cause no symptoms or it may cause a lump in the neck. This lump could cause some pain.
Famous People: Sofia Vergara was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 29. ]]> 2021-11-01 19:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1859682136 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862584656 Description: Goiter is a disease characterized by the enlargement of the thyroid gland. The reason for this disease is usually developed due to iodine deficiency or an inflammation of the thyroid. The symptoms usually include swelling and cough.
Famous Person: A person who went by the affiliation of Banjo Goiter was the inspiration for RDR2's famous character.]]> 2021-11-02 18:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862584656 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862594748 Description: Hypothyroidism is characterized as a deficiency in thyroid hormones. These metabolism influencing hormones are needed for the body. Without it the bodies symptoms react in a way where there is unexplained weight gain, dry skin, fatigue, and cold sensitivity.
Famous Person: Former politician Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is now receiving treatment.]]> 2021-11-02 18:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862594748 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862603647 Description: Hyperthyroidism is characterized as a condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones. Contrast to hypothyroidism, this speeds up the metabolism to a point that the body loses weight too quickly.  The heartbeat also becomes irregular due to the lack of thyroxine.
Famous Person: Missy Elliot was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2008. ]]> 2021-11-02 19:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862603647 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862612532 Description: Diabetes mellitus is characterized as insufficient production of insulin or the body's inability to use said insulin. This disease is characterized by high blood glucose and by glucose in the urine. Type 1 is theorized to be caused by an autoimmune reaction from the body.
Famous Person: Jay Cutler was diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus type one but continued his famous football career.]]> 2021-11-02 19:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862612532 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862618953 Description: Diabetes mellitus is characterized as insufficient production of insulin or the body's inability to use said insulin. This disease is characterized by high blood glucose and by glucose in the urine. Type 2 is theorized to be caused by diet factors instead of genetic factors.
Famous Person: Larry King was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus in 1995.]]> 2021-11-02 19:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862618953 k1816575 https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862631320 Description: PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, is characterized as ovaries with many cysts. The ovaries are often enlarged and this creates problems such as obesity, infertility, and acne. The cause is theorized to be genetic as it is not a well understood disease.
Famous Person: Lea Michele described her diagnosis of having PCOS as a sudden but obvious realization. ]]> 2021-11-02 19:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/k1816575/sjkmevelk25lqdv1/wish/1862631320