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Trousseau's Sign of Hypocalcemia on Physical Exam

Carpopedal spasm caused by ischemia induced by an inflated blood
Trousseau's Sign ... of Hypocalcemia ... MCP joints with hyperextension ... #PhysicalExam # ... #video #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and signs of end-organ ... disorders including hypokalemia ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
and signs. ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... of eyebrows, Hypertension ... #PhysicalExam # ... Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
if unexpected hypotension ... Orthostasis • Hypotension ... Reduced libido • Signs ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Symptoms and Signs of Hypokalemia
Cardiovascular
 - Hypertension
 - Orthostatic hypotension
 - Potentiation of digitalis toxicity
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Symptoms and Signs ... of Hypokalemia ... - Orthostatic hypotension ... production - Urinary ... #Symptoms #Signs
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Insomnia Primary ... psychosis - CHF - Hypotension ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... #differential #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
To prevent hypokalemia ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... orthostasis: postural hypotension ... pathophysiology #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
not a feature of primary ... 5) Secondary hypertension ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology