Endocrine (Thyroid) Flashcards
low T4/T3, elevated TSH
hypothyroidism
most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient areas
autoimmune hypothyroidism
tired, sluggish, weight gain
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
sensitivity to cold
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
mental effects: difficulty concentrating, memory loss, slowed mentation
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
edema: facial skin puffy eyelids, hands, feet, tongue)
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
bradycardia
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
thinning hair
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
dry skin
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
constipation
hypothyroidism (older kids/adults)
crentinism
congenital hypothyroidism
affects girls 2x more than boyd
congenital hypothyroidism
infants are sluggish, pale, and cold
congenital hypothyroidism
impaired CNS development, mental retardation if no treatment
congenital hypothyroidism
short stature due to defects in osseous maturation
congenital hypothyroidism