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Oral Pathology
Endocrine
Question | Answer |
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Insulin-dependent diabetets | Type I |
Non-Insulin -dependent diabetes | Type 2 |
Gestational diabetes | during pregnancy |
Type I: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) | insulin producing cells of the pancreas are destroyed, 3%-5% have this type, occur at any age, the peak is at 20 yrs. |
Polydipsia | excessive thirst and intake of fluid |
Polyuria | Excessive urination |
Polyphagia | Excessive appetite |
Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar |
Severe Hypoglycemia | insulin shock |
Brittle diabetes | uncontrolled blood glucose levels |
Insulin shock | life threatening medical emergency, can be too little or too much sugar. Initial tx is introducing sugar into the blood stream. |
mucormycosis | a rare oral fungal infection that affects the palate and maxillary sinuses |
Type 2: non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) | insulin resistance, 97% of diabetics have this type, gradual onset, occurs in pt.s 35 to 40 yrs. |
What are some endocrine disorders | Diabetes mellitus Hyperpituitarism Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Hyperparathyroidism Addison disease |
What does the endocrine system consist of? | group of integrated glands and cells that secrete hormones. the amount of hormones circulating in blood triggers factors that contol production. |
How may endocrine disease occur? | too much or too little hormone is produced, gland dysfunction, a problem with hormone control and production |