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Pharmacology Week 4, Endocrine system, Causes and S/Sx of diseases

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Disease
Cause
S/Sx
Pituitary Dwarfism   Lack of Growth Hormone in child   small stature, proportional  
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Gigantism   excess of Growth Hormone in child   large stature, proportional  
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Acromegally   excess of Grotwh Hormone in adult   enlargement of extremities  
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Hypothyroidism/Cretinism   lack of Thyroid Hormone in child   small stature, not proportional, short limbs, overweight, dry skin, large tongue, saddle nose  
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Grave's Disease   excess of Thyroid Hormone in adult   weight loss, heat sensitivity  
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Myxedema   lack of Thyroid Hormone in adult   weight gain, cold sensitivity  
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Cushing's Disease   excess of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, tumor in anterior pituitary gland   moon face, buffalo hump, obese  
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Cushing's Syndrome   excess of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone   moon face, buffalo hump, obese  
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Addison's Disease   lack of Cortisol, Aldosterone, or Iodine   weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure  
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Goiter   lack of Cortisol, Aldosterone, or Iodine   enlarged thyroid gland in neck  
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Diabetes Mellitus   lack of Insulin   increased hypertension, increased blood sugar, polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria  
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Diabetes Insipidus   lack of Antidiuretic hormone   increased hypertension, polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria  
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Peripheral Edema   excess of Antidiuretic hormone   water and sodium retention, bloating, increased blood pressure  
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Hirsutism   excess of Androgens or Testosterone   facial hair on femaes, unrelated to menopause  
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Erectile Dysfunction   excess of Testosterone   inability to obtain/maintain erection  
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