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Primary hypoadrenalism (Addison’s disease) – symptoms, signs

#Diagnosis #Hypoadrenalism #Addisons #Disease #Hypoadrenalism #Signs #Symptoms

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Cutaneous signs of Addison's disease may be a useful clue. Hyperpigmentation especially involves sun-exposed areas and
Cutaneous signs ... of Addison's disease ... Diagnosis is more ... #Addisons #disease ... Clinical #Cutaneous #Diagnosis
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis ... suspected: • Signs ... discernable cause • Signs ... hepatitis, T1DM, Addisons ... • Lymphoma • High
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic ... Normal, Renin High ... • Drugs • Addison's ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis ... #algorithm #nephrology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Renal failure, Addison's ... #differential #diagnosis ... #calcium #high ... #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency Addison's ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... insufficiency #addisons ... #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
- Differential Diagnosis ... Non-reabsorbed anions ... Tumor Low Renin, High ... MetabolicAlkalosis #NonGap #Nephrology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome - Signs ... New or worsened high ... Cushings #Syndrome #Signs ... #Symptoms #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
- Differential Diagnosis ... Syndrome • HTN, High ... Non-reabsorbable anions ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... potassium #low #nephrology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, high ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs ... or normal TSH, high ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology