ENDOCRINE, TEETH, EYE DISEASES

Pancreatitis

simply means inflammation of the pancreas.

Gigantism /Acromegaly 

If the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone, a child's bones and body parts may grow abnormally fast. If growth hormone levels are too low, a child can stop growing in height.

Hyperthyroidism

The thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone,

Hypothyroidism

The thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone

Hypopituitarism

The pituitary gland releases little or no pituitary hormones.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 

Overproduction of androgens interfere with the development of eggs and their release from the female ovaries

Adrenal insufficiency

The adrenal gland releases too little of the hormone cortisol and sometimes, aldosterone.

Cushing's disease

Overproduction of a pituitary gland hormone leads to an overactive adrenal gland.

Multiple endocrine Neoplasia

They cause tumors of the parathyroid, adrenal, and thyroid glands, leading to overproduction of hormones.

Vaginal Dryness

Falling estrogen levels during premenopause and a lack of estrogen after menopause. This makes the wall of the vagina thinner. It can be painful to have sex. It's important to take progesterone along with estrogen to decrease certain risks of hormone therapy

Cavities (caries)

•Bacteria evade removal by brushing and saliva and damage the enamel and deeper structures of teeth. Most cavities occur on molars and premolars.

Tooth decay

A general name for disease of the teeth, including cavities.

Periodontitis

Inflammation of the deeper structures of the teeth

Gingivitis

 Inflammation of the surface portion of the gums, around and between the crowns of the teeth.

Plaque

A sticky, colorless film made of bacteria and the substances they secrete. Plaque develops quickly on teeth after eating sugary food, but can be easily brushed off.

Tartar

•If plaque is not removed, it mixes with minerals to become tartar, a harder substance. Tartar requires professional cleaning for removal.

Tooth sensitivity

•When one or more teeth become sensitive to hot or cold, it may mean the dentin is exposed.

Overbite

•The upper teeth protrude significantly over the lower teeth.

Underbite

•The lower teeth protrude significantly past the upper teeth.

Teeth grinding (bruxism)

Stress, anxiety, or sleep disorders can cause teeth grinding, usually during sleep. A dull headache or sore jaw can be symptoms.

Epilepsy

in which abnormal electrical discharges from brain cells cause seizures 

Parkinson's disease

which is a progressive nerve disease that affects movement

Multiple sclerosis(MS)

•in which the protective lining of the nerves is attacked by the body's immune system

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)

•also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a motor neuron disease which weakens the muscles and progressively hampers physical function

Huntington's disease

•which is an inherited condition that cause the nerve cells in the brain to degenerate

Alzheimer's disease

•which covers a wide range of disorders that impacts mental functions, particularly memory. 

Stroke

which occurs when there is bleeding on the brain or the blow flow to the brain is obstructed

Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

•which are mini-type strokes that last a shorter period of time but mimic stroke symptoms;

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

•which is specifically bleeding in the space between your brain and the surrounding membrane that can be the result of a trauma or rupturing of a weak blood vessel.

Polio, short for poliomyelitis

caused by the polio virus.

optometrist

•is an eye doctor who has earned the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. Optometrists examine eyes for both vision and health problems, and correct refractive errors by prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses. 

ophthalmologist

is a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who specializes in eye and vision care. Trained to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease, prescribe and perform eye surgery. 

optician

is not an eye doctor, but opticians are an important part of your eye care team. Opticians use prescriptions written by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist to fit and sell eyeglasses and other eyewear.

Dry eye

occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly, or when the tears are not of the correct consistency and evaporate too quickly

Low vision

means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision.

Bulging eyes, or proptosis

•occurs when one or both eyes protrude from the eye sockets due to space taking lesions such as swelling of the muscles, fat, and tissue behind the eye.

Color blindness

is not actually blindness in the true sense but rather is a color vision deficiency—people who are affected by it simply do not agree with most other people about color matching.

Cataract

is a clouding of the lens in the eye.

Diabetic eye disease

is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness.

Glaucoma

is a disease that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. It is usually associated with high pressure in the eye and affects side or peripheral vision.

Crossed eyes (or strabismus)

•occur when a person's eyes are not able to align on the same point at the same time, and appear to be misaligned or pointed in different directions.

Keratoconus

is when the cornea in the front of the eye, which normally is round, becomes thin and cone shaped.