ENDOCRINE SYSTEM PATHOLOGY by Leana Z

ADDISON'S DISEASE

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:20:42 UTC

Addisons disease happens when the body doesnt make enough of certain hormones from the adrenal glands. This can cause tiredness, weight loss, low blood pressure, and skin darkening. People with Addisons disease often need daily medicine to replace the missing hormones and stay healthy.

CUSHING’S DISEASE

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:24:26 UTC

Cushings disease happens when the body has too much of a hormone called cortisol. This can cause weight gain, a round face, weak muscles, and easy bruising. Doctors usually treat it with medicine, surgery, or other treatments to lower cortisol levels.

GRAVE’S DISEASE

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:27:37 UTC

Graves disease is when the immune system makes the thyroid work too much, causing too much thyroid hormone. This can make people feel anxious, lose weight, have a fast heartbeat, and have bulging eyes. Doctors treat it with medicine, radiation, or surgery to help control the thyroid.

HASHIMOTO DISEASE

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:31:34 UTC

Hashimotos disease happens when the immune system attacks the thyroid, making it slow down. This can cause tiredness, weight gain, and feeling cold. Doctors usually treat it with medicine to replace the missing thyroid hormone.

GIGANTISM

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:33:46 UTC

Gigantism happens when the body makes too much growth hormone during childhood. This causes extreme height and fast growth of bones and muscles. Doctors treat it with medicine, surgery, or radiation to control growth hormone levels.

DWARFISM

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:37:37 UTC

Dwarfism happens when a persons bones grow shorter than usual due to a genetic condition or hormone problem. People with dwarfism are shorter than average but can live healthy lives. Treatment depends on the cause and may include hormone therapy or surgery.

PROCLACTINOMA

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:40:45 UTC

Prolactinoma is a tumor in the brains pituitary gland that makes too much of a hormone called prolactin. This can cause missed periods, milk production (even without pregnancy), and headaches or vision problems. Doctors usually treat it with medicine or sometimes surgery.

THYROID CANCER

leanajz06 — 2025-02-11 21:44:17 UTC

Thyroid cancer happens when abnormal cells grow in the thyroid gland. It can cause a lump in the neck, voice changes, or trouble swallowing. Treatment usually includes surgery, medicine, or radiation to remove or kill the cancer cells.

GOITER DISEASE

leanajz06 — 2025-02-12 04:45:09 UTC

Goiter is when the thyroid gland in the neck gets bigger than normal. It can happen because of not getting enough iodine, certain medical conditions, or hormone problems. Sometimes it doesnâ€™t cause problems, but it can make swallowing or breathing harder if it grows too big.

HYPERTHYROIDISM

leanajz06 — 2025-02-12 04:50:30 UTC

Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough hormones. This can make a person feel tired, gain weight, and feel cold easily. It can be treated with medicine to replace the missing hormones.

DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 1

leanajz06 — 2025-02-12 04:54:55 UTC

Type 1 diabetes happens when the body stops making insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. This makes blood sugar levels too high, which can cause thirst, tiredness, and weight loss. People with Type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day to stay healthy.

DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2

leanajz06 — 2025-02-12 04:58:50 UTC

Type 2 diabetes happens when the body doesnt use insulin properly, causing high blood sugar. It can lead to tiredness, hunger, and slow healing of wounds. Eating healthy, exercising, and sometimes taking medicine can help control it.

HYPERTHYROIDISM

leanajz06 — 2025-02-12 05:04:06 UTC

Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid makes too many hormones. This can cause fast heartbeat, weight loss, and feeling nervous or sweaty. Treatment includes medicine, radiation, or surgery to control the thyroid.

PCOS

leanajz06 — 2025-02-12 05:06:14 UTC

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormone problem that affects women. It can cause irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and trouble getting pregnant. Treatment includes healthy eating, exercise, and sometimes medicine to balance hormones.