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Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... : • T4 deficiency ... leads to abnormal ... impairs musde function ... #signs #symptoms
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... T4 → Possibly Central ... Low TSH, high T4 ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Functional Dyspepsia ... - Pathophysiology ... : Bothersome symptoms ... a structurally normal ... Diagnosis #Management #algorithm
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
thickening & non-wetting ... Xerophthalmia - abnormal ... (shrunken, non-functional ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
to be falsely normal ... has good renal function ... Treating DKA: 1) ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
ABNORMALITIES - Functional ... Enzymes - From fasting ... T3/T4 - Females ... Complications #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms