Question

This week’s discussion is going to be interactive! For your initial post I want you to choose (1) disease or condition of the endocrine system. However, do NOT state what the disease is in your post. Instead, I want you to discuss the following information pertaining to your chosen topic:
o    Signs and symptoms
o    Organ or hormones affected (if possible)
o    Diagnostic options
o    Any other pertinent information you may feel is helpful

Then submit your initial post. You will then spend the week reading each other’s posts and seeing if you can determine what the possible disease is that the student posted. Share your thought on what the disease is and also explain why you think that. Elaborate on the post and state a possible treatment option, prognosis, personal experience, etc.

Answer 1

Answer:

Signs and symptoms:

- bulging eyes

- enlargement of thyroid gland( goitor)

- unexplained weight loss despite increased appetite

- fatigue, weakness

- anxiety , irritability, mood swing

- difficult sleeping, insomnia

- irregular or rapid heart rate, palpitation

- heat intolerance

- tremors

Organs or hormone affected:

- Thyroid gland

- Eye

Diagnostic options:

- Blood test : low TSH level and high T3,T4 levels

Thyrotoxinreceptor antibody

- Radioactive iodine uptake

- Ultrasound of thyroid gland

Other information:

This is the most common type of autoimmune disease