Endocrinology Case Studies

Endocrinology is the branch of medicine dealing with the conditions of endocrine glands and their secreted hormones. There are several endocrine glands in the human body namely, the Pituitary, Hypothalamus, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Pancreas, Adrenal glands, Testis, and Ovary.

 

image of endocrine system
Source doi: 10.7748/ns.28.38.42.e7471

 

Common endocrine diseases

  1. Diabetes type 1 & 2
  2. Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
  3. Addison’s disease
  4. Cushing syndrome
  5. Osteoporosis
  6. Obesity
  7. Hypopituitarism and Hyperpituiterism.
  8. Acromegaly etc.

 

Common signs and symptoms

  1. Unexplained weight loss or gain
  2. Infertility
  3. Fatigue
  4. Nausea & vomiting
  5. Headache
  6. Diarrhea or constipation
  7. High or low blood pressure
  8. High or low blood sugar
  9. Heat or cold intolerance
  10. Goiter
  11. Menstrual abnormality etc.

 

Common investigations

  1. Serum hormone levels
  2. Ultrasonogram
  3. CT scan
  4. MRI scan
  5. Positron emission tomography or PET scan
  6. Scintigraphy
  7. FNAC
  8. Biopsy

 

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