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A condition where the anterior pituitary gland doesn't produce enough hormones. This can lead to various deficiencies.

A lack of ACTH hormone leads to decreased cortisol and aldosterone production, resulting in low blood sugar, low blood pressure, and increased potassium.

Low TSH results in decreased thyroid hormone production, causing a slowed metabolism, weight gain, hair loss, and decreased energy.

Lack of GH hormone leads to decreased bone density, muscle strength, and higher risk of fractures.

An overproduction of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland. This can lead to various hormonal excesses.

Condition with excessive thyroid hormone production, leading to increased metabolism, weight loss, and other symptoms like exophthalmos and thyroid storm.

Condition with insufficient thyroid hormone production, leading to slowed metabolism, fatigue, weight gain, and other symptoms like sensitivity to cold.

Severe form of hypothyroidism, characterized by decreased heart function, constipation, and potential for coma.

Life-threatening complication of untreated hypothyroidism, with severe symptoms like low body temperature, low blood sugar, and potential for respiratory failure.

Synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. It's crucial to start with a low dose and gradually increase until the correct dosage is achieved.

The most common cause of hyperthyroidism, where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to excessive hormone production.

A swooshing sound heard with a stethoscope over the thyroid gland, indicating increased blood flow due to hyperthyroid activity.

Protruding eyeballs, a characteristic symptom of hyperthyroidism, due to fluid accumulation behind the eyes.

A medication used to treat hyperthyroidism by blocking the production of thyroid hormones.

Another medication used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the thyroid's ability to produce hormones.

A life-threatening condition where hyperthyroidism is severe and causes a rapid increase in body temperature, heart rate, and metabolism, causing a variety of symptoms.

Symptoms including rapid heartbeat, high fever, confusion, agitation, abdominal pain, tremors, bulging eyes, weight loss, diarrhea, and low blood sugar.

The most important things to focus on are ensuring a clear airway and adequate fluid volume.

A condition caused by a lack of parathyroid hormone, leading to low calcium levels in the blood.

Symptoms include tingling around the mouth, hands, and feet, severe muscle cramps, muscle spasms, and tetany, which is a severe form of muscle spasms.

A condition caused by excessive parathyroid hormone, leading to high calcium levels in the blood.

Symptoms include prolonged PR interval on ECG, GI issues like anorexia, constipation, and abdominal pain, lethargy, confusion, psychosis, muscle weakness, fatigue, bone pain, fractures, and kidney stones.

A chronic condition where the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

A chronic condition where the body doesn't use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.

A condition where blood sugar levels are too low, typically below 70 mg/dL.