ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
PARATHYROID
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Signs and Symptoms:decreased metabolism, weight gain, lethargy/fatigue, cold intolerance, (eeyore)
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hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s)
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Hyperglycemia
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Hyperthyroidism (Grave’s)
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Hypoglycemia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hashimoto’s disease is associated with an underactive thyroid, which slows down metabolism, leading to weight gain. Losing weight with Hashimoto’s disease can be hard work.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune condition that is the leading cause of many cases of hypothyroidism in the U.S. Hashimoto’s is also associated with increased inflammation, a contributing factor to a slow metabolism.
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