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Overproduction of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, can lead to a condition called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). This results in excessive retention of water in the body, leading to dilutional hyponatremia, where sodium levels in the blood become dangerously low. Symptoms may include headache, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, coma. The condition often requires careful management to restore proper fluid balance and electrolyte levels.
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What is the disease caused by hypo secretion of antiduretic hormone This condition is marked by the elimination of large volumes of urine each day?
Diabetes Insipidus
What medical condition is caused by the overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in children?
The medical condition caused by the overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in children is called gigantism. This results in excessive growth and tall stature.
Why is gigantism usually more difficult to treat than dwarfism?
some forms of dwarfism are caused by a hormone insufficiency, which can be partially treated by providing the patient with the hormone (growth hormone). in gigantism instead, there is overproduction of this hormone, which can't be put in normal range.
What caused overproduction?
Overproduction can cause competition for food, water, and shelter.
Is acromegaly contagious?
No, acromegaly is not contagious. It is a rare hormonal disorder caused by the overproduction of growth hormone in the pituitary gland. Acromegaly typically results from a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland.
What is an imbalance of metabolism caused by the overproduction of thyroid hormones?
hyperthyroidism
Excessive hormone secretion by the pituitary gland is caused by a pituitary?
tumor. These tumors can lead to overproduction of hormones, such as growth hormone, prolactin, and ACTH, resulting in various hormonal imbalances and medical conditions. Treatment may involve surgery, medications, radiation therapy, or a combination of these approaches.
What is the name of an imbalance of metabolism caused by the overproduction of thyroid hormones?
hyperthyroidism
What immune system disorder attaches to the thyroid gland causing an overproduction of the thyroid hormone?
Graves' diseasegrave's disease
What are three conditions related to alterations in growth hormone?
Acromegaly: a disorder where the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone, leading to excessive growth of tissues and organs. Dwarfism: a condition characterized by a lack of growth hormone production, resulting in short stature. Gigantism: a condition caused by an overproduction of growth hormone before puberty, leading to excessive growth and height.
What problems can you have with a mandible?
There are several pathologies, outside of blunt force injury, that can occur to the mandible. One condition known as TMJ, but more accurately termed TMD, is a musculoskeletal condition that involves the temporomandibular joint and the muscles associated with its function. The other is acromegaly, and that has to do with an overproduction of growth hormone in an adult that makes the jaw grow larger, as well as other parts of their bodies. This condition is caused by a benign tumor that grows on the pituitary gland. And since the pituitary gland is mostly encased in bone, the sella turcica, the pressure caused by the tumor promotes the overproduction of the growth hormone.
How much hormone that has a gigantitsm?
Gigantism is primarily caused by an excess of growth hormone (GH), which is produced by the pituitary gland. This overproduction typically results from a benign tumor called an adenoma. The excess GH stimulates linear growth and can lead to increased height and other physical changes. The exact amount of excess hormone varies among individuals, as it depends on the size and activity of the tumor.
