CHB Wk1 Diseases

Cushing’s Syndrome

excess cortisol; visceral obesity, easy bruising, purple striae

Adrenal Insufficiency

scarce cortisol; dizziness, syncope, weight loss, hyponatremia

Acromegaly or Gigantism

pituitary GHoma; weight gain, joint pain, teeth gaps in lower jaw

Growth Hormone Deficiency

pituitary dysfunction (many causes); short stature, fatigue

Hyperthyroidism

weight loss, increased appetite, heat intolerance, sweating

Hypothyroidism

weight gain, decreased appetite, cold intolerance, constipation

Hyperaldosteronism

hypertension, hypokalemia

Hypoaldosteronism

dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia

Hyperprolactinemia

anything that decreases dopamine; galactorrhea, low libido, irregular menses

Low prolactin

pituitary apoplexy: inability to breastfeed

Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti Diuretic Hormone (SIADH)

pituitary trauma or surgery; NV, headache, weakness, seizures

Diabetes Insipidus

Lack of ADH; polyuria, polydipsia

Hyperinsulinemia

insulinoma, T2DM; hypoglycemia

Hypoinsulinemia

pancreatectomy, T1DM; hyperglycemia