Thyroid & Adrenal Diseases Flashcards

1
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Decreased cortisol
Hypoadrenia
Low BP
Hyperpigmentation
-Excess Adrenal corticotropic hormone leading to an increase in melanocyte stimulating hormone
A

Addision’s Disease

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2
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Excess aldosterone (causing water retention)
Hypertension
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Conn’s Disease

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3
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Excess Cortisol
Hyperadrenia
Physical Characteristics:
-Moon Face, Buffalo Hump, Purple striae, Central Obesity

A

Cushing’s Disease

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4
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Hyperplasia of thyroid cells due to lack of iodine

A

Goiter

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5
Q

HYPERthyroidism causing

  • exophthalmoses (Bulging eyes)
  • Heat intolerance
  • Weight loss
  • Rapid Heart rate
  • Hair loss
A

Graves Disease

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6
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Autoimmune cause of HYPOthyroidism
1st Autoimmune
Immunoglobulins against thyroid stimulating hormone receptors

A

Hashimoto

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7
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HYPOthyroidism

  • Cold intolerance
  • Weight gain
  • Slower heart rate
  • Loss of Lateral 1/3 of eye brows
  • Slow Mental faculties (Memory, common sense)
A

Myxedema

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