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Endocrine Disorders

Endocrine Disorders. Gigantism http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/my-shocking-story/video-gallery/ Pituitary Gigantism and Acromegaly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebhf1qKVA9A&feature=related Graves Disease http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySiuqNiVl6s Cushing’s Disease

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Endocrine Disorders

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  1. Endocrine Disorders

  2. Gigantism • http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/my-shocking-story/video-gallery/ • Pituitary Gigantism and Acromegaly • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebhf1qKVA9A&feature=related • Graves Disease • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySiuqNiVl6s • Cushing’s Disease • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib5CGOqujSY

  3. Thyroid Disorders Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism TOO MUCH TOO LITTLE 1. Hot 2. Tired 3. Weight lost 4. Diarrhea 5. Palpitations 6. Tremor 7. Itchy 8. Anxious 9. Sweaty 1. Cold 2. Tired 3. Weight gain 4. Constipation 5. Dry skin 6. Depression 7. Headache 8. Forgetful

  4. Hyperthyroidism – Graves Disease • Characterized by: • Anxiety • Insomnia • Weight loss • Heat intolerance Graves: Immune system attacks thyroid Swelling of the eyes (protrusion)

  5. HypothyrodismCretinism – congenital (at birth) • Characterized by: • Weight gain • Feeling cold Cretinism Stocky, short stature

  6. Goiter – enlarged thyroid HypER and HyPO can result in a goiter 1. OVERSTIMULATION OF THE THYROID 2. OVERPRODUCTION OF THYROXINE

  7. Dwarfism/Gigantism – pituitary disorders (HGH) http://www.myfoxny.com/dpps/news/dpgo-world-tallest-and-shortest-men-meet-fc-20100115_5593374 http://www.yourdiscovery.com/top-20-ultimate-discovery/worlds-tallest-woman-my-shocking-story/index.shtml

  8. Acromegaly (adult onset) • If too much hGH is released in adulthood – skeleton is done growing • Muscle and bones enlarge is SIZE not LENTGH • Hands, feet, face http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebhf1qKVA9A&feature=related

  9. Cushing’s Disease – cortisol/ACTH/steroids • Too much cortisol • Slender arms/legs • Increased BODY FAT DEPOSITS • Thin skin • Weak muscles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib5CGOqujSY

  10. Pituitary Surgery • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eENMImvKf8

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