By: Mike McKenna Lou Maselli Brendan Quinn
Cushing’s Syndrome Hyperthyroidism Glucagonoma Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Hypopituitarism These are just a few of the many disorders involving the endocrine system
This is when your body is exposed to too much cortisol The most common cause it hypercortisolism which is when your body makes too much cortisol Common symptoms include: Fatty Deposits throughout the body (i.e. between the shoulders) Purple or pink Stretchmarks on the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms Skin that bruises easy Slow healing of cuts and bug bites Acne Eventually you can get diabetes, hypertension, loss of muscle mass and strength, and osteoperosis Treatment can involve: Surgery Decrease in use of corticosteroids if they are being used Radiation therapy Medications
Hyperthyroidism is a disease in which your thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone, which controls your motabalism One main cause for Hyperthyroidism is Grave’s Disease, which is a disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid Can be caused by swollen thyroid gland or thyroid nodules Symptoms include: Rapid weight loss Fast heartbeat Sweating a lot Feeling nervous Feeling moody Possibly no symptoms at all
Hyperthyroidism is easy to treat and when treated, one can live a normal healthy life, but if not treated it can lead to heart problems, bone problems, and something called thyroid storm You can take blood tests to see if you have hyperthyroidism if you are experiencing symptoms Treatment includes: Radioactive Iodine Antithyroid medication Once you are treated you need regular blood tests to see if it came back or if you experience too little thyroid hormones, both can happen
A disease in which the glands of the endocrine system are overworking and/or develop tumors Effected glands: Pituitary Parathyroid Pancreas Can be passed down through families (increases risk of getting MEN) Can occur at any age and happens equally in men and woman Some Symptoms include: Abdominal Pain Weakenss Headaches Fatigue Nausae Confusion Weight Loss
Treatment for this usually involves surgery then medication Medication varies depending on the gland that the tumor has effected When the gland is completely removed hormone therapy is required Tumors can reappear
A tumor on the pancreas that increases the glucagon production drastically Painful and life threatening 5-10% of pancreatic tumors are Glucoganoma No direct Causes but it can be affiliated with MEN 1 Symptoms: High Blood Sugar Excessive thirst and hunger Inflamed mouth and tongue Diarrhea Frequent Urination at night Fatigue Depression
Drugs are taken in order to reduce the effects of excess glucagon levels surgery is then needed to remove the cancerous cells once the body is able to handle itself with the regulated glucagon levels It is best to do the surgery while the tumor is confined to the pancreas
Hypopituitarism the lack of one or more pituitary hormones from being produced This can cause the organs that the hormones effect to not fucntion properly or work at all Causes: Brain surgery Brain tumor Head trauma Infections of the brain and the tissues that support the brain Radiation Stroke Burst from an aneurism Tumors of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus Auto immune diseases
Symptoms: Abdominal Pain Loss of Appetite Weight Loss Fatigue Weakness Headaches Vision Problems Loss of sex drive Hair Loss Treatment includes surgery and lifetime hormone therapy This can happen to anyone and once you have it you are affected forever
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