pathologies

Cards (7)

  • Diabetes Mellitus
    Simply known as diabetes
  • Diabetes
    Group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels
  • Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to the hormone's effects
  • Thyroid Disorders
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
    • Overactive thyroid gland
    • Body produces more thyroid hormone than it needs
  • Hypothyroidism
    • Underactive thyroid gland
    • Body produces too little thyroid hormone to meet your body's needs
  • Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
    • Cool intolerance
    • Decreased sweating
    • Weight gain
    Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
    • Increased sweating
    • Weight less or gain
    • Short and light periods