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Endo. Cx and S/Sx

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

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