Endocrine System

Diabetes mellitus type 1 - causes

unknown; possibly autoimmune, genetic, or environmental

Diabetes mellitus type 1 - symptoms

polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, blurry vision, weight loss, elevated blood glucose

Diabetes mellitus type 1 - treatment

insulin therapy

Diabetes mellitus type 2 - causes

obesity, inactivity, genetics

Diabetes mellitus type 2 - symptoms

polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, elevated blood glucose

Diabetes mellitus type 2 - treatment

diet modification, exercise medication, insulin therapy

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - causes

unknown; possibly genetic, excessive insulin

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - symptoms

irregular menstrual cycles, elevated hormone levels, multiple cysts on ovaries

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - treatment

weight loss, estrogen and progestin

Hypothyroidism - causes

autoimmune disease, medications, thyroid surgery

Hypothyroidism - symptoms

fatigue, weight gain, muscle aches, bradycardia, depression, elevated cholesterol, dry skin

Hypothyroidism - treatment

synthetic thyroid hormone medication (levothyroxine)

Hyperthyroidism - causes

graves disease, thyroiditis, Plummer’s disease

Hyperthyroidism - symptoms

weight loss, tachycardia, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disruption, Goiter

Hyperthyroidism - treatment

radioactive iodine, antithyroid medication, beta blockers, thyroidectomy