Endocrine system Flashcards
Diabetes mellitus type 1
Causes- unknown cause
Symptoms- polyuria, polydipsia, Fatigue, blurry vision, weight loss, elevated glucose
Treatment- insulin therapy
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Causes- obesity, inactivity, genetics
Symptoms- polyuria, polydipsia, Fatigue, elevated glucose
Treatment- diet modification, exercise, medication, insulin therapy
PCOS
Causes- unknown cause
Symptoms- irregular menstrual cycles, elevated hormone levels, multiple cysts on ovaries
Treatment- weight loss
Hypothyroidism
Causes- autoimmune disease, medications, thyroid therapy
Symptoms- fatigue, weight gain, muscle, aches, bradycardia, depression, elevated cholesterol, dry skin
Treatment- medication
hyperthyroidism
Causes- graves disease, Plummer’s disease
Symptoms- weight loss, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances,
treatment- radioactive iodine, beta blockers,