Tag: Endocrine
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a complex, heterogeneous disorder of uncertain etiology. Both genes and the environment contribute …
Graves Disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by hyperthyroidism due to circulating autoantibodies. It is also the leading cause of hyperthyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland produces …
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 is a very serious metabolic disorder that leads to diabetic symptoms such as increased thirst, increased hunger and frequent urination. This article focuses on Diabetes …
What is Gestational Diabetes: Gestational Diabetes Specialty Obstetrics/endocrinology ICD-10 O24 ICD-9 648.8 DiseasesDB 5195 MedlinePlus 000896 Patient UK Gestational diabetes MeSH D016640 Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes …
Talking about private health issues is part of going to the doctor. Some health concerns, however, feel a lot more personal than others. But whether it’s a sexual problem, …
Thyroidectomy Medical Question: A patient undergoes successful thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease and returns to a euthyroid state with the use of levothyroxine supplementation. In a follow-up examination, the patient …
Hyperbilirubinemia Differential Diagnosis: Bilirubin is a yellow colored pigment that the liver produces when red blood cells are broken down and recycled. It is a byproduct that occurs after …