Tag Archives: Hyperthyroidism

What labs can be drawn to determine if an individual is suffering from a thyroid disorder?

Online final exam 25.Review differences between Cushing’s syndrome (hypercortisolism) versus Addison’s disease (adrenocortical insufficiency) Cushing’s Syndrome- excessive glucocorticoids. Caused due to pituitary tumor. Swelling due to fluid retention, hyperglycemia. Hypertension, edema, hypernatremia, moon face- fat on posterior neck- buffalo hump. Addison’s disease- adrenocortical insufficiency. Can be caused due to removal of adrenal glands. Fatigue, Bronzing […]

Do you believe that she is presenting with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism? Why?

Thyroid A patient has checked into the ER complaining of having blurry and sometimes double vision. She’s also worried about a lump starting to develop on her throat. When you bring her into triage, you quickly note exophthalmos and the lump. When taking her history, she notes that she has always been remarkably healthy and […]