Endocrine Disorders Disorders Symptoms

 Endocrine disorders can often be difficult to diagnose because many can present very similar symptoms. Diagnosis often requires a combination of lab work and a patient’s history. In Table 2, you will see several different endocrine disorders with common physical symptoms and lab results.

Use this information to answer the questions below. Table 2: Endocrine Disorders Disorders Symptoms Lab Test Results Enlarged hands and feet, excessive sweating, Acromegaly fatigue, muscle weakness, pain, limited joint Elevated levels of insulin, like growth factor I mobility Addison’s Disease Fatigue, the increased pigment in the skin, weight Low sodium, high potassium, high ACTH, low loss, muscle weakness cortisol in the blood Backache, anxiety, muscle weakness, extra fat Cushing’s Syndrome deposits on the back of the neck and upper High levels of cortisol in the blood back (aka " buffalo hump"), females may experience irregular menstrual cycle Diabetes Insipidus

Normal blood glucose level, no glucose in the Frequent urination, excessive thirst urine, low ADH level in the blood Hyperparathyroidism Excessive thirst, weak or broken bones, High calcium and parathyroid hormone levels fatigue, nausea in the blood Elevated body temp, extreme sweating, Hyperthyroidism nervousness, rapid heart rate, weight loss, High thyroxine and low TSH in the blood irregular menstrual cycle in females Hypothyroidism Fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, weight gain, low body temperature, intolerant of cold Low thyroxine and high TSH in the blood Acne, unwanted hair growth, weight gain, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) fatigue, infertility, mood changes, sleep Elevated levels of testosterone and LH, low levels of FSH in blood problems Type I Diabetes Mellitus Frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight Glucose in urine, elevated blood glucose, islet loss cell antibody in the blood Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Frequent urination, excessive thirst Glucose in urine, elevated blood glucose, no islet cell antibody in the blood Question: 1. What is the most frequent physical symptom of the disorders described above?

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