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c) A 50 yrs. Old lady admitted in hospital with hyperglycemic coma. High blood glucose also known as hyperglycemia, most important health difficulties in the peoples with diabetes in excess of time. Several factors can be contributed to hyperglycemia, as well as eating more carbohydrates than normal and being less physically active than normal. Regular blood sugar testing is crucial for people with diabetes, for the reason that several people do not impression the symptoms of high blood sugar. High blood glucose, or hyperglycemia, primarily affects those with diabetes. If left untreated it might lead to chronic difficulties, such as kidney disease or nerve damage. Worthy diabetes management and suspicious blood glucose observing are together …show more content…

This patient might affected by Cushing syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is otherwise called or hypercorticolism or Cushing syndrome. Cushing's syndrome happens because of unusually large amounts of the hormone cortisol. This can occur for an assortment of reasons. The most well known cause is mistreatment of corticosteroid solutions. Bronchial asthma might be caused by steroid drugs for this patient. Figure- 26 (Pinterest, 2017)Moon face buffalo hump Investigation done: WBC- normal cortisol- normal but because of drug usage it will artificially increase. CRH, ACTH hormone level will decrease Spindly arm moon face appearance high blood …show more content…

For example, prednisone, in high measurements for a long stretch. Specialists can recommend these drugs to avert dismissal of a transplanted organ. They likewise utilize them to treat incendiary sicknesses, for example, lupus and joint inflammation. High measurements of injectable steroids for treatment of back agony can likewise precipitate this disorder. Overturn quantities steroids as inhalants, for example, those utilized for asthma, or creams, for example, those endorsed for dermatitis, for the most part are not sufficient to bring about Cushing's syndrome. Overabundance levels of the hormone cortisol are in charge of Cushing syndrome. Cortisol, which is delivered in the adrenal organs, assumes an assortment of parts in the body. For instance, cortisol directs the pulse and keeps the cardiovascular system working typically. Cortisol additionally helps the body react to push and directs the way change over (metabolize) proteins, starches and fats in your eating regimen into usable vitality. Nonetheless, when the level of cortisol is too high in body, may produce Cushing syndrome. High stress levels, including stress associated to an acute illness, surgery, injury, or pregnancy, especially in the final trimester: Athletic training, Malnutrition, Alcoholism, Depression, panic disorders, or high levels of emotional

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Another illness that is mentioned in the book is diabetes. As Dr. Moalem describes it, “In diabetics, the process through which insulin helps the body use glucose is broken, and the sugar in the blood builds up to dangerously high levels.” The body either fails to produce enough insulin, or the body tissues become resistant to insulin, leading to high levels of glucose in the blood. The elevated levels of glucose build up in certain organs and the high glucose concentration in these organs can lead to serious complications, such as blindness, heart disease, stroke, vascular disease, nerve damage, and kidney damage. Some of the symptoms include fatigue, thirst, hunger, blurry vision, and the frequent need to urinate.

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An example of a disease that results from an imbalance in a negative feedback mechanism is Cushing’s Syndrome/disease. Cushing’s Syndrome occurs when our body produces high levels of a glucocorticoid hormone called cortisol. When produced at the ideal level, cortisol is very beneficial to our body for it helps regulate blood pressure and the immune system. A normal production of cortisol begins when a hormone (produced in the hypothalamus) called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) stimulates cells in the pituitary gland that make the hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Adrenocorticotropic is then carried through the bloodstream to the adrenal gland where cortisol is produced.

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He doesn’t have an extensive case of this disorder but he does take medication to treat it. I prescribed him dexamethasone when he was first diagnosed with this disorder fifteen years ago. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid, which is usually produced by the adrenal glands but not in Elliot’s case. If steroids like dexamethasone are used frequently and for a long duration, this could be a cause to Cushing’s disease. This steroid could also compensate for low cortisol levels caused by the diabetes.

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