Endocrine system Flashcards

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Diabetes mellitus type 1

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Causes- unknown cause

Symptoms- polyuria, polydipsia, Fatigue, blurry vision, weight loss, elevated glucose

Treatment- insulin therapy

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Diabetes mellitus type 2

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Causes- obesity, inactivity, genetics

Symptoms- polyuria, polydipsia, Fatigue, elevated glucose

Treatment- diet modification, exercise, medication, insulin therapy

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PCOS

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Causes- unknown cause

Symptoms- irregular menstrual cycles, elevated hormone levels, multiple cysts on ovaries

Treatment- weight loss

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Hypothyroidism

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Causes- autoimmune disease, medications, thyroid therapy

Symptoms- fatigue, weight gain, muscle, aches, bradycardia, depression, elevated cholesterol, dry skin

Treatment- medication

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hyperthyroidism

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Causes- graves disease, Plummer’s disease

Symptoms- weight loss, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances,

treatment- radioactive iodine, beta blockers,

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