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Subacute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis is a common, self-limiting, non-bacterial thyroid inflammation. It typically occurs 1-3 weeks after influenza or a common cold, and the general course of the disease is 6-12 months. This condition is more common in women aged 40-50 years. The main symptoms include fever, neck pain, and an enlarged thyroid gland.
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View detailsAdrenocortical insufficiency
Adrenocortical insufficiency is a condition caused by the destruction or dysfunction of the adrenal cortex due to various reasons, leading to insufficient secretion of cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens. This results in symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, and decreased libido. Based on the etiology, it can be divided into two types: primary and secondary. Primary adrenocortical insufficiency is also known as Addison's disease.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It commonly affects people aged 30-50 years. It presents as an enlarged thyroid gland, which feels firm to the touch but is not painful.
View detailsHyperinsulinemia
Hyperinsulinemia refers to the presence of excessively high levels of insulin in the blood due to various causes. The main symptoms include hunger, palpitations, fatigue, and cold sweats. In moderate to severe cases, dizziness, coma, and even life-threatening conditions may occur.
View detailsPrimary aldosteronism
Primary aldosteronism, also known as Conn's syndrome, is a disease characterized by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex, leading to water and sodium retention in the body, increased potassium excretion in urine, and consequently, hypertension and hypokalemia. Hypertension is the earliest and most common manifestation of this disease, often discovered during routine blood pressure measurements. The peak incidence age is between 30 and 50 years, with a higher prevalence in females than males.
View detailsHyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism, abbreviated as HPT, is a disease caused by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone in the body. It can be divided into three types: primary, secondary, and tertiary. It is common in patients with endocrine diseases, such as those with hypercalcemia and osteitis fibrosa cystica. It is more prevalent in adults aged 50-60 years, presenting with symptoms such as loss of appetite, lower back and leg pain, polyuria, and polydipsia.
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Sheehan's syndrome refers to a condition where severe hemorrhage or hemorrhagic shock occurs during or after childbirth, leading to pituitary artery spasm and occlusion, reduced or interrupted blood supply, and degeneration and necrosis of anterior pituitary cells. This results in a drastic decrease in various hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary and its target organs, causing premature decline in the function of these target organs. It is common in rural and remote areas, particularly among women who deliver at home using traditional methods and experience severe postpartum hemorrhage without special treatment. The main symptoms include postpartum amenorrhea, cessation of lactation, decreased libido, atrophy of mammary glands and reproductive organs, and loss of fertility.
View detailsDiabetes insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a condition caused by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone. Patients experience thirst, drink large amounts of water, and excrete large volumes of low-specific-gravity urine. Diabetes insipidus can occur at any age, but it is more common in adolescents. The incidence is higher in males than in females, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 2:1.
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