https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2 en-us 2021-11-01 17:58:44 UTC 2021-11-02 18:13:59 UTC hello@padlet.com k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1859573689 Disease resulting from insufficient secretion of cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. It's characterized by progressive anemia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, fatigue, increased skin pigmentation, joint pain, and loss of appetite. Also, John F. Kennedy had Addison's disease. ]]> 2021-11-01 18:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1859573689 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1859587730 Condition resulting from the hypersecretion of cortisol. They may be caused by a tumor or prolonged use of steroids. Crushing's syndrome is characterized by weakness, as well as thin, easily, bruised skin. A few more characteristics are hypertension and weight gain. A famous person who had Cushing's disease was John F. Kennedy.]]> 2021-11-01 18:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1859587730 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860348023 This is an autoimmune condition that results in hyperthyroidism. It's characterized by bulging eyeballs and an enlarged thyroid gland. George H.W Bush also had Grave's Disease.]]> 2021-11-02 02:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860348023 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860362055 A chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis; results in hyposecretion of thyroid hormones. It can cause hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. Rarely, the disease can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. Gigi Hadid was also diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease.]]> 2021-11-02 02:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860362055 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860377480 This means the excessive growth of body parts, often due to hypersecretion of GH during childhood. This change is most notable in terms of height, but birth is affected as well. It occurs when your child’s pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin. Sultan Kosen had the disease Gigantism.]]> 2021-11-02 02:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860377480 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860390332 Genetic or medical condition of being abnormally short or small, usually defined as an adult height of 4'10'' (1.47 meters) or less. Dwarfism has many causes, one of which is endocrine dysfunction resulting from a lack of GH. A famous person with dwarfism is Peter Dinklage. ]]> 2021-11-02 02:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860390332 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860404886 It is the non-benign 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. Tara Palmer Tompkins has Prolactinoma.]]> 2021-11-02 02:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860404886 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860419463 Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland makes hormones that help regulate your metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. A well known person with Thyroid Cancer is Oprah Winfrey. ]]> 2021-11-02 02:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860419463 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860431207 This is the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe. Denise Richards is a famous person with the disease Goiter. ]]> 2021-11-02 02:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860431207 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860446493 Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages. Over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease. Gina Rodriguez is also diagnosed with Hypothyroidism.

]]> 2021-11-02 02:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860446493 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860454577 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. A famous person with Hyperthyroidism is Missy Elliott.

]]> 2021-11-02 02:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1860454577 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1861981576 This is diabetes mellitus in which the insulin secretion is deficient due to abnormalities in the islets of Langerhans, causing hyperglycemia.  Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. Nick Jonas also has Diabetes Mellitus Type I.]]> 2021-11-02 15:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1861981576 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1861993752 This is Diabetes Mellitus in which insulin production may be normal, but the body cannot use the insulin efficiently, nor can it increase insulin production sufficiently to compensate. In type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Too much glucose then stays in your blood, and not enough reaches your cells. Tom Hanks is a well known person with this disease. ]]> 2021-11-02 15:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1861993752 k1330124 https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1862467047 PCOS stands for Polycystic ovary syndrome. A common hormonal disorder that may be characterized by an abnormal menstrual cycle, excessive facial or body hair, and numerous tiny cysts in the ovaries. A famous person with this diagnosis is Victoria Beckham.]]> 2021-11-02 18:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/k1330124/vsqx6doff0yr1xg2/wish/1862467047