Medical Disorders Flashcards
Genetic disorder that can result in intellectual disability
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Excessive thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Reduced thyroid activity and lower hormone levels
Hypothyroidism
Include limited sunlight exposure (D), unbalanced diets (Folate and B-1), alcoholism (B-1), and malabsorption due to medications (B-12)
Vitamin Deficiencies (such as vitamin D, B-1, B-12, and Folate
Include difficulty falling asleep, waking up early, having trouble staying asleep, abnormal breathing (sleep apnea), excessive sleepiness (narcolepsy)
Sleep Disorders
Med symptoms: muscle weakness, short stature, obesity
Psych symptoms: temper outbursts, stubbornness, compulsive behaviors
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Med symptoms: weight loss or increased appetite, heat intolerance
Psych symptoms: anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, restlessness, fatigue
Hyperthyroidism
Med symptoms: weight gain, cold intolerance, psychomotor difficulties
Psych symptoms: fatigue, apathy, depression, anxiety, irritability, impaired memory
Hypothyroidism
Brain injury caused by direct impact pr secondary indirect injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Med symptoms: Cognitive impairments, dizziness, headaches, difficulty sleeping, vomiting
Psych symptoms: Irritability, depression, anger, rage, behavioral problems
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Degeneration of neurons in the brain
Parkinson Disease
Med symptoms: movement abnormalities (tremors), bradykinesia (slowness of motion)
Psych symptoms: cognitive changes, impaired memory/concentration, slowed psychomotor activity, anxiety, fatigue
Parkinson Disease
A bacterial infection often from a deer tick bite
Lyme Disease
Med symptoms: joint pain, flu-like symptoms, neurological problems, rash
Psych symptoms: depression, mania, delirium, psychosis, obsessions
Lyme Disease
