Thyroid And Adrenal Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Addison’s
A
Decreased cortisol Hypoadrenia Low blood pressure Hyperpigmentation Excess acth Increased msh Fatigue
2
Q
Conn’s
A
Excess aldosterone (zona glomerulosa)
Hypertension
Water retention
3
Q
Cushing’s
A
Excess cortisol (zona fasiculata) Hyperadrenia Moon faces Buffalo hump Purple striae Central obesity
4
Q
Goiter
A
Hyperplasia of thyroid due to lack of iodine
5
Q
Graves’ disease
A
Hyperthyroidism Causes exophthalmos (eye bulge) Heat intolerance Weight loss Rapid heart rate Hair loss
6
Q
Hashimoto
A
Autoimmune cause of hypothyroidism
7
Q
Myxedema
A
Hypothyroidism Cretinism in kids Cold intolerance Weight gain Slower heart rate Slow mental faculties
