Endocrine Flashcards

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What is addisons disease/hypoadrenalism and what happens?

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Autoimmune destruction of adrenal glands
Reduced cortisol and aldosterone

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Features of addisons disease?

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Lethargy, anorexia, weakness, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, salt cravings
Hyperpigmentation especially in palmar creases, vitiligo, loss of pubic hair in women, hypotension, hypoglycaemia

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Electrolyte imbalances - addisons disease?

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Hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia and hypoglvyaemia

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Other causes of Primary adrenal insufficiency?

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TB, metasteses, mengiococcal septicaemia, HIV, antiphospholipid syndrome

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What causes Secondary hypoadrenalism ?

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Loss or damage to the pituitary gland
Due to congenital underdevelopment ( hypoplasia), surgery, infection, loss of blood flow or radiotherapy

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Hyperpigmentation in adrenal insufficiency- what does it suggest?

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That theres a primary cause

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Investigations for addisons?

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ACTH stimulation test (short synacthen test)

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What is the ACTH stimulation test?

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Plasma cortisol before and 30 minutes and 60 minutes after giving synathen 250 IM

Synathen is a synthetic ACTH - cortisol level should at least double in response to synathen
If it doesn’t = indicates Addisons

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What is secondary adrenal insufficiency?

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Inadequate ACTH stimulating teh adrenal glands, resulting in low levels of cortisol being released

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What is tertiary adrenal insufficiency?

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Result of inadequate CRH release by the hypothalamus

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Describe path of cortisol/aldosterone

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CRH from hypothalamus to anterior pituatary
ACTH from anterior pituatary to adrenal gland
Cortisol release from adrenal glands

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What causes tertiary adrenal insufficiency?

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Usually result of long term oral steroids( more than 3 weeks) = suppression of the hypothalamus

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What happens when steroids are suddenly stopped- effect on hypothalamus?

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Hypothalamus does not “wake up” fast enough and endogenous steroids are not adequately produced. Therefore, long term steroids should be tapered slowly to allow time for the adrenal axis to regain normal function.

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Features of adrenal insufficiency - babies

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Lethargy, vomiting, poor feeding, hypoglycaemia, jaundice and failure to thrive

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investigations for adrenal insufficiency?

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U&E’s, blood glucose
Check diagnosis with cortisol, ACTH, aldosterone and renin levels
Short synathen test for Addison

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What does cortisol, ACTH, aldosterone and renin look like in primary adrenal failure ?

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Low cortisol
High ACTH - trying to increase levels
Low aldosterone - adrenal glands damaged
High renin - result of low aldosterone

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Management of Adrenal insufficiency?

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Combination of hydrocortisone( glucocorticoid to replace cortisol) and fludrocortisone ( mineralocorticoid to replace aldosterone if its also in sufficient)
2-3 divided doses a day

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Patient education - steroids

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Importance of not missing doses, medic alert bracelet and steroid card
Hydrocortisone injections for an adrenal crisis

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What is an addisonian crisis?

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Acute presentation of severe Addisons

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Symptoms of addisons?

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Hypotension
Hypoglycaemia, hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia
Adrenal crisis can be the first presentation of Addison’s disease or triggered by infection, trauma or other acute illness in someone with established Addison’s.

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Management of addisonian crisis?

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Hydrocortisone 100mg IM or IV
1 litre normal saline +/- dextrose if hypoglycaemic
Continue hydrocortisone until patient is stable

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What is hyperaldosteronism?

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HIGH levels of aldosterone
HTN IS KEY FACTOR

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WHAT IS RENIN? Whats it produced by?

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ENZYME produced by the juxtaglomerular cells in the afferent arterioles in the kidney
Sense the blood pressure in the vessels
Secrete more renin in response to low BP and less in response to high BP

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What does renin do? What is the knock on effect

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Converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin I
Angiotensin I converts to angiotensin II in the lungs using ACE and Angiotensin II stimulates the release of aldosterone from the adrenal glands

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What does aldosterone do?
Increase sodium reabsorption from the distal tubule Increase potassium secretion from the distal tubule Increase hydrogen secretion from the collecting ducts
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What is primary hyperaldosteronism?
when the adrenal glands are directly responsible for producing too much aldosterone. Serum renin will be low as the high blood pressure suppresses it
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Why would the adrenals produce too many aldosterone?- PRIMARY hyperaldosteronism
Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia (most common) An adrenal adenoma secreting aldosterone (known as Conn’s syndrome) Familial hyperaldosteronism (rare)
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What is secondary hyperaldosteronism?
Caused by excessive renin stimulating the release of excessive aldosterone
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What causes excessive renin release causing secondary hyperaldosteronism?
Excessive renin is released due to disproportionately lower blood pressure in the kidneys, usually due to: Renal artery stenosis Heart failure Liver cirrhosis and ascites
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Investigations for hyperaldosteronism?
aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) is used as a screening test: High aldosterone and low renin indicate primary hyperaldosteronism High aldosterone and high renin indicate secondary hyperaldosteronism Other investigations that relate to the effects of aldosterone include: Raised blood pressure (hypertension) Low potassium (hypokalaemia) Blood gas analysis (alkalosis)
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Investigations to work out underlying cause of hyperaldosteronism?
CT or MRI to look for an adrenal tumour or adrenal hyperplasia Renal artery imaging for renal artery stenosis (Doppler, CT angiogram or MR angiography) Adrenal vein sampling of blood from both adrenal veins to locate which gland is producing more aldosterone
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Management of hyperaldosteronism?
Medical management is with aldosterone antagonists: Eplerenone Spironolactone Treating the underlying cause involves: Surgical removal of the adrenal adenoma Percutaneous renal artery angioplasty via the femoral artery to treat renal artery stenosis * adrenal adenoma: surgery (laparoscopic adrenalectomy) * bilateral adrenocortical hyperplasia: aldosterone antagonist e.g. spironolactone
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Most common cause of secondary HTN?
Hyperaldosteronism
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What is conns?
Adrenal adenoma = hyperdosteronism
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What is acromegaly?
Result of excessive GH
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Where is GH produced from?
Anterior pituitary gland
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Cause of acromegaly?
Usually due to a pituitary adenoma Secondary to cancer - where tumor secretes ectopic growth hormone releasing hormone or growth hormone
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Presentation of acromegaly?
* A space-occupying pituitary tumour can cause: Headaches Visual field defect (bitemporal hemianopia) * Excess growth hormone causes tissue growth: Prominent forehead and brow (frontal bossing) Coarse, sweaty skin Large nose Large tongue (macroglossia) Large hands and feet Large protruding jaw (prognathism) * Additional features include: Hypertrophic heart Hypertension Type 2 diabetes Carpal tunnel syndrome Arthritis Colorectal cancer
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Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome association
Acromegaly
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Investigations for acromegaly?
Insulin like growth factor 1 - raised in acromegaly Growth hormone suppression test 0 75g glucose drink wtih growth hormone tested at baseline and 2 hours following - should suppress the GH level if dont have acromegaly MEN1 occasionally MRI of pituitary
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Treatment of acromegaly? - surgical
Trans-sphenoidal surgery to remove pituitary Tumor Removal of cancer
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Medical treatment of acromegaly?
Pegvisomant is a growth hormone receptor antagonist given daily by a subcutaneous injection Somatostatin analogues (e.g., octreotide) block growth hormone release Dopamine agonists (e.g., bromocriptine) block growth hormone release
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Somatostatin function
Growth hormone inhibiting hormone Normally secreted by the brain and GI tract and pancreas Blocks GH release
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What are carcinoid tumours?
Rare, slow growing malignant tumours that develop in the neuroendocrine system. The appendix and small intestine are common origins 5-10% release hormones especially serotonin
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What is carcinoid syndrome?
sually occurs when metastases are present in the liver and release serotonin into the systemic circulation * may also occur with lung carcinoid as mediators are not 'cleared' by the liver
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Features of carcinoid tumours?
* flushing (often the earliest symptom) * diarrhoea and abdo pain * bronchospasm * hypotension * right heart valvular stenosis (left heart can be affected in bronchial carcinoid) * other molecules such as ACTH and GHRH may also be secreted resulting in, for example, Cushing's syndrome * pellagra can rarely develop as dietary tryptophan is diverted to serotonin by the tumour
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Investigations for carcinoid tumors?
* urinary 5-HIAA * plasma chromogranin A y
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Management for carcinoid tumours?
* somatostatin analogues e.g. octreotide * diarrhoea: cyproheptadine may help * surgical resection
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What is Charcot athropathy?
Charcot arthropathy is a chronic destructive disease of the bone and joints in patients with neuropathy. It is characterised by painful or painless bone and joint destruction in patients with limbs that have lost sensory innervation Most common underlying aetiology is diabetes
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Presentation of Charcot athopathy?
6 Ds Destruction Deformity Degeneration Dense bones Debris Classically, it affects the tarsometatarsal joints.
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Management of Charcot athropathy?
Conservative: Prolonged immobilisation (offloading) Orthotics Medications: Bisphosphonates Neuropathic pain agents Topical aesthetics Surgical: Resection of bony prominences Deformity correction Amputation
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What is cushings syndrome?
Prolonged elevation of cortisol
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What is cushings disease?
Specific condition where a pituitary adenoma secretes excessive ACTH
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Features of cushings syndrome?
Thick round middle, thin limbs, effects of stress Round moon face, central obesity, buffalo hump, proximal limb muscle wasting High stress levels: HTN, cardiac hypertrophy, hyperglycaemia (t2DM), depression and insomnia Osteoporosis adn easy bruising
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Causes of Cushings syndrome- ACTH dependent causes?
Cushings disease Ectopic ACTH production e.g. small cell lung cancer
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ACTH independent causes of cushings syndrome?
Exogenous steroids, adrenal adenoma, adrenal carcinoma, carney complex, micro nodular adrenal dysplasia
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What is pseudo cushings?
MIMICS cushings Due to alcohol excess or severe depression Causes false positive dexamethasone suppression test or 24hr urinary free cortisol Insulin stress used to differentiate
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Investigations for cushings? - general findings
Hypokalaemia metabolic alkalosis Impaired glucose tolerance Ectopic ACTH secretion associated with low potassium
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2 tests for cushings
Dexamethasone suppression test and 24 hour urinary free cortisol test
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What is the dexamethasone suppression test?
Low dose test If low dose is normal- cushings excluded If abnormal use high dose to differentiate underlying causes Patient takes a dose of dexamethasone at. night and cortisol and ACTH is measured in the morning Works out if dexamethasone surpasses their natural morning spike of cortisol
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Low dose dexamethasone suppression test- explain findings and reasonings
1mg A normal response = dexamethasone suppresses the release of cortisol by affecting the negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary Hypothalamus responds by reducing the CRH output. Pituitary responds by reducing ACTH output If cortisol is not suppressed = cushings
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High dose dexamethasone test - findings and reasonings
8mg Cortisol supressed and ACTH surpassed = cushings disease ( pituitary adenoma Cortisol not surpassed but ACTH supressed= cushings syndrome, adrenal adenoma Neither cortisol or ACTH supressed - ectopic ACTH syndrome
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CRH stimulation for cushings?
If pituitary source then cortisol rises If ectopic/adrenal then no change
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treatment of cushings?
Remove underlying cause Surgical removal of tumor / removal both adrenal glands Replacement steroid hormones for life!
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What is diabetes insipidus?
Lack of ADH or lack of response to ADH Prevents the kidneys from being able to concentrate urine
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primary polydipsia?
When patient has a normally functioning ADH but just drinking too much h2o
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What is nephrogenic DI?
Insensitivity of collecting ducts to ADH
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What is Cranial DI?
When hypothalamus doesn't produce enough ADH
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What are causes of nephrogenic DI?
Lithium, demeclocycine, electrolytes: hypercalcaemia and hypokalaemia Genetic = mutations in AVPR2 gene on X chromosome that codes for ADH receptor Intrinsic kidney disease = obstruction, sickle cell, pyelonephritis
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What causes cranial DI?
Idiopathic Haemochromatosis Wolframs syndrome Head tumors, injury Surgery of the brain Brain infections Infilitrative e.g. sarcoidosis
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Presentation of diabetes insipidus?
Polyuria, dehydration, postural hypotension, hypernatreamia
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Presentation of diabetes insipidus?
Polyuria, dehydration, postural hypotension, hypernatreamia
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Presentation of diabetes insipidus?
Polyuria, dehydration, postural hypotension, hypernatreamia
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Presentation of diabetes insipidus?
Polyuria, dehydration, postural hypotension, hypernatreamia, polydipsia
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Investigations for diabetes inspidus?
Water deprivation test High plasma osmolality, low urine osmolality
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Method for the water deprivation test?
Fluid deprivation for 8 hours Urine osmolality measured and synthetic ADH is administered 8 hours later - measure the urine osmolality
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After deprivation and after ADH - results for cranial DI, nephrogenic DI and primary polydipsia: urine osmolality
Cranial DI - low after deprivation, high after ADH Neprhogenc DI - low after deprivation, low after ADH Primary polydipsia - high after deprivation, high after ADH
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Management of diabetes insipidus?
Nephrogenic: thiazides, low salt/protein diet Cranial: desmopressin
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Type 1 diabetes- overview?
Autoimmune where insulin producing beta cells of islets of langerhans are destroyed by the pancreas Results in absolute deficiency of insulin = increase in glucose levels Typically presents in childhood/early adult
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Type 2 diabetes - overview
Most common cause of diabetes in developed world Caused by relative deficiency of insulin due to excess of adipose tissue Not enough insulin to go around all the excess fatty tissue
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Maturity onset diabetes of the young
Group of inherited genetic disorders affecting production of insulin Results in younger patients developing symptoms similar to T2DM e.g. asymptomatic hyperglycaemia with progression to more severe complications e.g. DKA
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Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults
Develop problems later in life
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What is Diabetes Mellitus type 1 ?
When pancreas stops being able to produce insulin Body cant take glucose and use it for fuel= HYPERGLYCAEMIA
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What can trigger diabetes type 1??
Coxsackie virus B Enterovirus
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What does insulin do?
Decreases blood sugar levels Produced by pancreas, reduces blood sugar levels Produced by beta cells in the islets of lagerhans in the pancreas Anabolic Reduces blood sugar in 2 ways - causes cells to absorb glucose and use for fuel and causes liver and muscle cells to absorb glucose and use for glycogen
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What does glucagon do?
Increases blood sugar levels Produced by alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans Catabolic Tells the liver to break down stores glycogen into glucose and tells hte liver to convert fats and proteins into glucose Produced when theres LOW blood sugar and when you're stressed
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what is ketogenesis?
Occurs when theres an insufficient supply of glucose and glycogens stores are exhausted Liver takes fatty acids and coverts them itno ketones Ketoacidosis = acertone smell to breath
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What is glycogenesis
Liver to break down stored glycogen into glucose
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What is gluconeogenesis
Liver converts fats and proteins itno glucose
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Presentation of DM1
Hyperglycaemia - polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss OR DKA - abdo pain, vomiting and reduced consciousness OR Less typical e.g. Secondary enuresis - bed wetting ( in previously dry child) and recurrent infections
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Features of DKA?
Abdo pain, polyuria, dehydration, kussamul respiration, acetone breath
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Investigations for DKA?
Finger prick bedside glucose FBC, renal, glucose HbA1c Thyroid function TTG Glucose tolerance test Urine dipstick C peptide = low DM specific antibodies
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What is Hba1c
Amount of glycated haemoglobin nd represented average blood glucose over 2-3 months
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What is Hba1c
Amount of glycated haemoglobin nd represented average blood glucose over 2-3 months
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DM specific antibodies?
Anti GAD- T1 ICA- T1 IAA- T1
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Diagnostic criteria for T1DM
If symptomatic - Fasting glucose greater than 7 Random glucose greater than 11.1 if asymptomatic - above criteria on 2 separate occasions
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Typical t1dm clinical ideas -
Ketosis, rapid weight loss, age <50, bmi below 25, personal or family history of autoimmune conditions
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When would you consider further investigations in adults with suspected t1dm? What does further investigations mean?
Measurement of C peptide and/or diabetes specific autoantibody titres Age 50+, Bmi of >25, slow evolution ^ atypical factors
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Management of T1DM?
Insulin Monitor glucose levels and risk factors e.g. CVD
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How is insulin given for T1DM?
Long acting background once a day Short acting 30 minutes before eating carbohydrates ^ basal bolus regime OR insulin pump
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What is a basal bolus regime?
Basal: long acting insulin e.g. Lantus Bolus: short acting insulin e.g. act rapid
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2 types of insulin pump?
1. Tethered : have replaceable infusion sets and insulin 2. Patch: sit directly on skin without any visible tubes
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Short term complications of insulin?
Hypoglycaemia - too much insulin, not enough carbs Hyperglycaemia
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Symptoms of hypoglycaemia?
Hunger, tremor, sweating, dizziness, irritability, pallor ----> reduced consciousness, coma
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Treatment of hypoglycaemia?
Rapid acting glucose e.g. Lucozade and slower acting e.g. biscuits Severe: IV dextrose and IM glucagon
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Causes of hypoglycaemia?
hypothyroidism, glycogen storage disorder, growth hormone deficiency, liver cirrhosis, MCADD
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What is nocturnal hypoglycaemia?
Common complication in t1DM Sweaty
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Long term complications of diabetes?
Chronic exposure to hyperglycaemia = damage to endothelial cells of blood vessels, leaky malfunctioning vessels unable to regerate, suppression of the immune system and optimal environment for infectious organisms to thrive
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Macrovascular complications of diabetes?
CAD, peripheral isschaemia, stroke, HTN
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Microvascular complications of diabetes?
Peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease e.g. gomerulosclerosis
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Infection related complications of diabetes?
UTIs, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue e.g. in feet, fungal infections
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Monitoring for diabetes ?
hBa1c - every 3-6 months, shows the glucose level every 3 months as thats the lifespan of RBC Cap blood glucose Flash glucose monitoring - sensor in skin - 5 min lag, interstitial fluid
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Risk factors for t2dm?
Older age, ethnicity, family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high carbohydrate diet
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Presentation of t2dm?
Fatigue, polydipsia and polyuria, unintentional weight loss, slow healing, glucose in urine
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What Is the oral glucose tolerance test? ( diabetes checking)
Do it in the morning before breakfast Baseline plasma glucose, 75g glucose drink, plasma glucose 2 hours later Tests ability for body to cope with carbohydrate meal
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Pre diabetes ?
Indication you're heading towards diabetes Impaired fasting glucose - body struggles to keep glucose in normal ranges Impaired tolerance - body struggles to cope pressing carbohydrate meals
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Pre diabetes diagnosis - values?
HbA1c- >48 random glucose >11 Fasting glucose >7 OGTT>11
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diabetes t2 diagnosis - values?
HbA1c- >48 random glucose >11 Fasting glucose >7 OGTT>11 Note if symptomatic if asymptomatic - must be on 2 occasions
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Pre diabetes values - diagnosis?
HBA1c- 42-47 Impaired fasting glucose - 6.1-6.9 Impaired glucose tolerance - plasma glucose at 2 hours 7.8-11
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Management for T2DM?
Dietary advice medications
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Targets for HBA1c for t2dm
48 - new t2dm 53- if moved beyond metformin alone
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Medications used for t2dm?
Metformin + SGLT2 if hf/cvd etc etc no cvd---> dpp4/pioglitazone/ sulphonyurea If metformin doesnt work use a different one
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What does metformin do? - name, side effects?
Biguanide Increases insulin sensitivity and decreases liver production of glucose Weight neutral Side effects: diarrhoea and Abdo pain, lactic acidosis,
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Thiazolidinedione - what does it Do, example, side effects?
Increases insulin sensitivity and decreases liver production of glucose Side effects = weight gain, fluid retention, anaemia, HF Extended use = bladder cancer use increased
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Sulfonylurea - what does it do? Example? Side effects?
Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas Gliclazide Side effects= weight gain, hypoglycaemia, increased risk of CVD and MI when used as monotherapy
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Incretins - what does it do?
Hormones produced by GI tract, secreted in response to large meals Increase insulin secretions, inhibit glucagon production, slow absorption by GI tract
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DPP4 inhibitor - Reduces the peripheral breakdown of incretins
Inhibits Dpp4 enzyme and increases GLP1 activity e.g. sitagliptin Side effects = GI tract upset, URTI symptoms, pancreatitis
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SGLT2 inhibitors
end with suffix gliflozin SGLT2 is responsible for reabsorbing glucose from urine into theblood Block the acting of this protein Side effects- glucouria, increased rate of UTIs, weight loss
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First line management of t2dm ?
Assess cardiovascular risk No = metformin Yes = metformin and once established + SGLT2 inhibitor A second drug should be added in type 2 diabetes mellitus if the HbA1c is > 58 mmol/mol
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If metformin is not tolerated?
e.g. Due to GI side effects Switch to modified release
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If metformin is contraindicated?
- If they have risk of CVD/CVD/chronic hf----> SGLT2 monotherapy - If they don’t have a risk of CVD etc ---> DPP-4 inhibitor OR pioglitazone OR sulfonylurea.
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Risk factor modification for t2dm?
HTN - ARB or ACE inhibitors Atorvastatin 20mg , 80mg if known CVdisease
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What is a DKA?
Not enough insulin to use glucose
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Ketoacidosis in DKA?
Ketogenesis begins as body has no fuel = increased glucose and ketones ( liver takes fatty acids and converts them into ketones) Initially kidney produces bicarbonate to counteract ketone acids and maintain normal pH but overtime = blood is acidic
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Dehydration in DKA?
Hyperglycaemia overwhelms kidneys Glucose draws h2o out = osmotic diuresis Polyuria and polydipsia
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Potassium imbalance in DKA?
Insulin usually drives K into cells - no insulin so total body K is low as none in cells but serum K is low or high as kidney balances When treatment with insulin starts patients can get severe hypokalaemia( low in blood) = fatal arrthymia
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Presentation of DKA?
Hyperglycaemia Dehydration Ketosis Metabolic acidosis Potassium imbalance Abdo pain Polyuria and polydipsia Kassmasul respiration = deep hyperventilation Acetone breath Altered consciousness
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Diagnosis for DKA?
Hyperglycaemia ( glucose >11) Ketosis >3 Acidosis Bicarb >15
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Complications of DKA?
Gastric stasis, thromboembolism, arrthymias ( hyperkalaemia), acute resp distress, aki, Iatrogenic - incorrect fluid - cerebral oedema
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Treatment of DKA?
FIGPICK F- fluids Insulin - IV started at 0.1unit/kg/house Glucose monitoring - ready to give dextrose if needed Potassium Infection Chart Ketones
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Specifics for DKA in children for treatment?- key complication?
Cerebral oedema - children at high risk dehydration and hyperglycaemia causes h2o to move from intracellular space to extracellular space Causes brain cells to shrink Rapid corrections can cause rapid shift = brain swells and becomes oedematous Slow IV fluids, IV mannitol and IV hypertonic saline
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KA management in children - key things to note
Correct dehydration evenly over 48 hours Give fixed rate insulin infusion Avoid fluid bolus treat underlying triggers Prevent hypoglycaemia with IV dextrose once glucose falls below 14 Add potassium to IV fluids and monitor Monitor for oedema Monitor glucose, ketones and pH
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What is diabetic neuropathy?
Diabetes leading to sensory loss Glove and stocking
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Management of diabetic neuropathy?
First line - amitryptilline, duloxetine, gabapentin or pregablin Tramadol - exacerbations Topical capsin - localised pain Pain management clinics
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Gastrointestinal autonomic neuropathy?
Gastroparesis Symptoms include cranial blood glucose control, bloating and vomiting Management = metoclopramide Chronic diarrhoea often at night GORD - decreased lower oesphgeal sphincter pressure
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What is metaclopramide?
Anti sickness
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What is diabetic nephropathy?
Most common cause of glomerular pathology adn CKD in UK Chronic high level of glucose passing through - scarring = glomerulosclerosis Proteinuria = key sign = damage to glomerulus allows proteins to leak
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Screening for diabetic nephropathy?
Annual screening using urinary albumin and creatinine ratio Should be an early morning specimen ACR >2.5 - microalbuminuria
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Management for diabetic nephropathy?
Dietary protein control Glycaemic contro BP control ACE inhibitor or any II antagonist, if 3 mol or more ( not dual therapy) Control dyslipidaemia e.g. statins
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BP control aim for diabetic nephropathy?
<130/80
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What is gestational diabetes?
Triggered by pregnancy Caused by reduced insulin sensitivity
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Complication of gestational diabetes?
Large for dates baby Macrosomea ( big baby) Implications for birth - risk of shoulder dystocia
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Risk factors for gestational diabetes ?
BMI >30 kg/m2 Previous gestational diabetes Previous macrosucie baby First degree relative with diabetes Ethnic origin ( black carribean, south Asian and middle eastern)
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Screening for gestational diabetes?
oral glucose tolerance test 24-28 WEEKS: Used in patients with risk factors or features that suggest gestational diabetes: large for dates, polyhydraminos( high amniotic fluid), glucose on urine dipstick If had gestational previously: Perform ASAP and at 24-28 weeks If its normal Performed in the morning after a fast - measure glucose 75g glucose drink and measure after 2 hours
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What result indicates gestational diabetes?
5678 >5.6 fasting >7.8 at 2 hours
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Management of gestational diabetes?
Joint diabetes and antenatal clinics ASAP Dietician and exercise Self monitoring of blood glucose 4 weekly USS to monitor fatal growth and amniotic fluid volume from 28-36 weeks gestation
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Specifics - when to give medication for gestational diabetes?
<7 - exercise and diet for 1-2 weeks, followed by metformin and then insulin >7- insulin +/- metfmronin 6-6.9 + evidence of complications = insulin +/- metformin
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Pre existing diabetes- pregnant patients
Weight loss for BMI >27 5mg folic acid from preconception till 12 weeks gestation Stop oral hypoglycaemic medications -apart from metformin and insulin Retinopathy screening Planned delivery between 27 and 38 weeks Tight glycemic control Annually scan at 20 weeks including heart
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Causes of galactorrhea?
Idiopathic, prolactinoma, drugs e.g. antipsychotics, SSRIs, cimetidine, beta blockers Metabolic contiions e.g. hypothyroidism, liver disease, chronic renal impairment
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Smooth goitre causes?
◦ Graves ◦ Hasmiotos ◦ Drugs e.g. lithium and amiodarone ◦ Iodine deficiency/ excress ◦ De Quervains thyroiditis ( painful) ◦ Infiltration ( e..g sarcoid and haemochormatosis)
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Nodular goitre causes?
◦ Toxic solitary adenoma ◦ non functional thyroid adenoma ◦ Multinodular ◦ Thyroid cyst ◦ Cancer
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Primary hyperlipidaemia?
Often due to genetic factors interacting with environmental factors Familial hypercholesteraemia is caused by mutation in the LOLR gene - autosomal dominant
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What is secondary hyperlipidaemia? What are the types?
Described based on the type of lipid elevated in the blood Secondary cholesterolaemia and secondary hypertriglyceridaemia
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Causes of secondary hypercholesterolaemia?
Hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, nephrotic syndrome, anorexia, drugs e.g. glucocorticoids and androgens
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Causes of secondary ypertriglyceridaemia?
T2DM, CKD, obesity, excess alcohol, hepatocellular disease and drugs e.g. B blockers and glucocorticoids
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Clinical features of hyperlipidaemia?
Often asymptomatic Can present with features of acute pancreatitis History commonly includes CVD history, FH of CVD< alcohol, smoking, obesity Xanthomata, xanthelasmata, corneal arcus
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What are tendon xanthomata?
Hard painless nodules over bones FH
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What are xantholesma?
Lipid laden nodules on eyelids
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What is premature corneal arcus?
Bluish rims around irises
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Investigations for hyperlipidaemia?
Lipid profile TC/hdl ratio Excess alcohol - lfts - GGT ckd - renal function - high urea and creatinine Nephrotic disease - low albumin, dipstick for proteinuria Thyroid function
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Simon Broome criteria
For familial hypercholesteraemia
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HHS- what is it
Hyperglycaemia results in osmotic diuresis with associated sodium and potassium loss Severe volume depletion results in raised serum osmolarity and hyperviscocity of the blood SEVERE electrolyte loss but patient may not look as dehydrated as they are T2DM
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Presentation of HHS?
Fatigue, lethargy, nausea and vomiting Altered consciousness, headaches, papilloedema, weakness Haematological: hyperciscosity = MI, stroke, peripheral arterial thrombosis Cardio - dehydration, HTN and bradycardia
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Diagnosis of HHS?
Hypovolaemia Marked hyperglycaemia WITHOUT KETONAEMIA OR ACIDOSIS Significantly raised serum osmolarity
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Management of HHS?
Normalise osmolality = serum osmolality, if not available can be estimated by 2(NA+glucose+urea) Replace fluids and electrolytes Normalise blood glucose Fluid replacement ( IV sodium chloride ) THEN insulin then potassium
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What is hyperparathyroidism?
High PTH = high calcium
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How does PTH increase blood calcium?
Increasing osteoclast activity in bones. Increasing calcium absorption from the gut Increasing calcium absorption from the kidneys Increasing vitamin D activity - vitamin D increases calcium absorption from the intestines
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Symptoms of hyperparathyroidism?
Symptoms of hypercalcaemia Renal stones, painful bones, abdo groans - constipation, nausea and vomiting, psychic moans - fatigue, depression and psychosis peptic ulceration, pancreatitis, HTN, polyuria, polydipsia, anorexia
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Primary hyperparathyroidism
Uncontrollable PTH produced directly by a tumor of parathyroid glands Leads to hypercalcaemia Sterotypically seen in elderly females with unquenchable thirst and inappropriately normal or raised PTH
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Commonest tumor - primary hyperparathyroidism?
Solidativity adenoma Hyperplasia Multiple adenoma
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Associations of primary hyperparathyroidism?
HTN, multiple endocrine neoplasia = MEN I and II
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Investigations for primary hyperparathyroidism?
Raised Ca, low phosphate , high PTH PTH may be raised Pepperpot skull - XRAY
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Treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism?
Total parathyroidectomy and Cinacalcet - calimimetic... mimics the action of calcium on tissues by allosteric activation the calcium sensing receptor- reduces production of PTH
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Secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Insufficient vitamin D or chronic renal failure leads to low absorption of calcium from intestines, kidneys and bones Hypocalcaemia - tingling in mouth/feet and fingers, seizures, stiffening Parathyroid glands react by excreting more PTH-overtime cells in glands increase - hyperplasia, glands become bulkier HIGH PTH, LOW CALCIUM, phosphate high, vitamin D low
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How to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Correct vitamin D deficiency/ renal transplant
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Tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
Occurs as a result of ongoing hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands after correction of underlying renal disorder or high level of PTH without previous pathology = high levels of absorption of calcium = hypercalcaemia HIGH CALCIUM AND HIGH PTH, phoshate decreased or normal ALP high
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Presentation of tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
Metastatic calcification Bone pain and / or fracture Nephrolithiasis Pancreatitis
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What is hashimotos?
Autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland associated with hypothyroidism May be transient thyrotoxicosis in the acute phase More common in women
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Features of hashmitos? What type of antibodies?
features of hypothyroidism goitre: firm, non-tender anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and also anti-thyroglobulin (Tg) antibodies
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Associations of hashimotos?
other autoimmune conditions e.g. coeliac disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus, vitiligo Hashimoto's thyroiditis is associated with the development of MALT lymphoma
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Symptoms of hypotesosteronism?
lethargy, weakness, weight gain, libido loss, ED, gynaecomastia, depression
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Primary hypoparathyroidism?
Decrease in PTH secretion due to e.g. thyroid surgery LOW calcium, HIGH phosphate
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What is the treatment for primary hypoparathyroidism?
Alfacalcidol
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Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism?
Tetany - muscle twitching, cramping, spasm Perioral paraesthesia Trousseaus sign: carpal spasm if brachial artery occluded by blood pressure cuff inflation Chvotecks sign: tapping over parotid causes facial muscles to twitch ECG: QT interval prolonged Chronic - depression and cataracts
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What is pseudohypoparathyroidism?
Target cells insensitive to PTH Due to abnormality in a G protein Associated with low IQ, short stature, shortened 4th and 5th metacarpals Low calcium, high phosphate and high PTH
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Diagnosis of psuedohypoparathyroidism?
Urinary cAMP and phosphate levels following pTH infusion Type 1 - neither of them rises type 2- cAMP rises
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What is pseudopsuedohypoparathyroidism?
Similar phenotype to pseudo but normal biochem
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Hypothyroidism?
More common in females Inadequate output of thyroid gland Can be congenital or acquired and primary of secondary
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Congenital hypothyroidism?
Child born with under-active thyroid gland Either underdevelopment of the gland or not enough hormone Screened at birth with newborn blood spot screening test
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Symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism?
Prolonged neonatal jaundice, poor feeding, constipation, increased sleeping, reduced activity, slow growth ad development
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Types of acquired hypothyroidism?
Hashimotos, dietary iodine deficiency, subacute, riedel thyroidits, secondary to hyperthyroidism treatment, medications
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Hashmiotos associations?
T1DM, coeliac, pernicious anaemia May cause transient thyrotoxicosis Associated with anti TPO and antithryoglobulin antibodies
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Medications that can cause acquired hypothyroidism?
Lithium ( inhibits thyroid hormone production = goitre and hypothyroidism) Amiodarone - interfere with thyroid hormone production = CAN CAUSE BOTH HYPER AND HYPO
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What is secondary hypothyroidism?
Pituitary gland fails to produce enough TSH, associated with lack of other hormones e.g. ACTH
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Causes of secondary hypothyroidism?
Tumors, infection, vascular, radiation
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Associated conditions for secondary hypothyroidism?
Coeliac, turners, downs
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Presentation and features of hypothyroidism?
Weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, coarse skin and hair loss, heavy/irregular periods, constipation, fluid reunion, hoarse voice, non pitting oedema, loss of lateral aspect of the eyebrows, decreased deep tendon reflexes, carpal tunnel
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What do thyroid function tests show for primary hypothyroidism?
Thyroid gland High TSH Low t3 and t4
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What do thyroid function tests show for secondary hypothyroidism?
Pituitary gland Low TSH Low T3 and t4
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Management of hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine
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Side effects of levothyroxine?
Hyperthyroidism, reduced bone mineral density, angina worsening, AF
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Interactions - levothyroxine?
Iron, calcium carbonate tablets can reduce absorption
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Causes of hypercalcaemia?
Primary hyperparathyroidism malignancy drugs e.g. thiazides, dehydration, granulomas, vitamin D toxication, Addisons, throtoxicosis, acromegaly, pages disease of hte bone
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Causes of hypercalcaemia?
Primary hyperparathyroidism malignancy drugs e.g. thiazides, dehydration, granulomas, vitamin D toxication, Addisons, throtoxicosis, acromegaly, pages disease of the bone
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Features of hypercalcaemia?
Bones, groans, stones and psychic mones Corneal calcification Shortened QT HTN
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Malignancy causing hypercalcaemia?
PTH from a tumor bony metastes Myeloma - increased bone resorption caused by coal cytokines released by myeloma cells
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Management of hypercalcaemia?
Rehydration with normal saline - 3-4 litres a day Bisphosphates- take 2-3days to work, most effect seen at 7 days Calcitonin Steroids in sarcoidosis
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Causes of hypocalcaemia?
Vit D deficiency, CKD, hypoparathyroidism, psuedohypoparathyroidsm, rhabdo, magnesium deficiency, blood transfusion, acute pancreatitis
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management of hypocalcaemia?
IV calcium gluconate 10ml of 10% solution over 10 minutes IV CaCl2 - local irritation ECG monitoring
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Prolonged QT< seizures, carpopedal spasm?
Hypocalcaemia
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MEN type I presentation?
Tumors in parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas MENI gene HYPERCALCAEMIA
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MEN TYPE II presentation?
Medullary thyroid cancer Parathyroid tumor Phaeochromocytoma RET oncogene
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MENII type b
Medullary thyroid cancer Phaeochromocytoma Neuromas RET oncogene
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Management of obesity?
Conservative e.g. diet and exercise Medical Surgical
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Medical management of obesity and indications for treatment?
Orlistat Pancreatic lipase inhibitor Can give faecal urgency ONLY prescribed if: BMI of 28 + risk factors or BMI of 30 or continued weight loss or if normally used for < 1 year .
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What is bariatric surgery for obesity
primary restrictive - gastric banding. sleeve gastrectomy Primary malabsorptive options- biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch Mixed operations- gastric bypass surgery
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What is a pheochromocytoma?
A phaeochromocytoma is a tumour of the adrenal glands that secretes unregulated and excessive amounts of catecholamines (adrenaline) Tumour of the chromatin cells INTERMITTENT symptoms - bursts of adrenaline
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Which genetic disorders are phaeochromocytomas more common in?
MEN 2 NF1 Von hip Lindau disease
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Presentation of phaeochromocytomas?
Anxiety Sweating Headache Tremor Palpitations Hypertension Tachycardia - EXCESSIVE adrenaline - intermittent
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Diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma?
Plasma free meanephrines - breakdown product of adrenaline 24 hour urinary catecholamines - adrenaline over 24 hours CT or MRI to look for the tumour Genetic testing to look for genetic cause
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management of pheochromocytoma?
Alpha blockers (e.g., phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin) Beta blockers, only when established on alpha blockers Surgical removal of the tumour
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Causes of infertility?
male factor 30% unexplained 20% ovulation failure 20% tubal damage 15% other causes 15%
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Basic investigations for infertility?
Serum analysis Serum progesterone 7 days prior to expected next period
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Genetic causes of infertility?
Turner's syndrome (XO), Kleinfelter's syndrome (XXY).
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Ovulation/endocrine disorders - causes of infertility?
Polycystic ovary syndrome Pituitary tumours Sheehan's syndrome (pituitary infarction due to haemorrhagic shock during labour) Hyperprolactinaemia Cushing's syndrome Premature ovarian failure
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tubal abnormalities causing infertility?
Congenital anatomical abnormalities, Adhesions following pelvic inflammatory disease - secondary to chlamydia or gonorrhoea
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Uterine abnormalities causing infertility?
Bicornate uterus, Fibroids Asherman's syndrome (adhesions of the uterus)Endometriosis
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Testiular disorders that can cause infertility?
Cryptorchidism, Varicocele. Testicular cancer
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What is a pituitary adenoma?
Benign tumour of the pituitary gland Prolactin's are the most common
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Classification of pituitary adenomas?
Size and Hormonal
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Size and hormone classification of pituitary adenomas?
Size = micro adenoma <1cm, macro adenoma >1cm Hormonal - secretory vs non secretory
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How do pituitary adenoma cause symptoms?
Excess hormone e.g. excess GH Depletion of hormone due to compression of normal functioning pituitary gland Stretching of drug within the pituitary fossa = headaches Compression of the optic chasm = bitemporal hemianopia OR if incidental = pituitary icidentaloma
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Investigations for pituitary adenomas
Pituitary blood profile ie GH, prolactin, ACTH Formal visual field testing MRI brain WITH contrast
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Differentials for pituitary adenoma?
Pituitary hyperplasia, craniopharyngylgioma, meningioma, brain metastases, lymhoma, vascular malformations
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Treatment for pituitary adenoma?
Hormone therapy Surgery Radiotherapy
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What are prolactinomas?
Type of pituitary adenoma Most common type Produce an excess of prolactin
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Presentation of prolactinomas?
excess prolactin in women amenorrhoea infertility galactorrhoea osteoporosis excess prolactin in men impotence loss of libido galactorrhoea other symptoms may be seen with macroadenomas headache. visual disturbances (classically, a bitemporal hemianopia (lateral visual fields) or upper temporal quadrantanopia) symptoms and signs of hypopituitarism
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Diagnosis of prolactinoma?
MRI
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Management of prolactinomas?
symptomatic patients are treated medically with dopamine agonists (e.g. cabergoline, bromocriptine) which inhibit the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland surgery is performed for patients who cannot tolerate or fail to respond to medical therapy. A trans-sphenoidal approach is generally preferred unless there is a significant extra-pituitary extension
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What is subclinical hyperthyroidism?
* Mildly reduced TSH and normal t3 and t4 * no obvious symtpoms
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Causes of subclinical hyperthyroidism?
* Multinodular goitre, especially in elderly females
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Management of subclinical hyperthyroidism?
Excluding other causes of a raised TSH such as inter-current illness. Rechecking thyroid function in 3-6 months. Most patients require no treatment. Thyroxine replacement is an option although there is little evidence to show benefit.
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What is subclinical hypothyroidism?
Mildly increased TSH and normal t3 and t4
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What medication can suppress TSH?
Steroids, lithium, antiparkinson medication
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What causes benign thyroid nodules?
Multinodular goitre, thyroid adenoma. hashmitos, cysts
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What causes malignant thyroid nodules?
Papillary, folicular,medullary, anaplastic carcinomas and lymphoma
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Investigations for thyroid nodules?
thyroid function Ultrasonography
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Causes of thyroxotoxicosis?
Graves, multi nodular goitre, acute phase of subacute thyroiditis, acute phase of hashimotos, amiodarone therapy
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Investigations for thyrotoxicosis?
TSH down, t4 and t3 up Thyroid autoantibodies Thyroid scintigraphy - diffuse, homogenous increased uptake of radioactive iodine
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Features of thyrotoxicosis?
General = weight loss, manic, restlessness, heat intolerance High output cardiac failure, palpitations, tachy Sweating, pretibial myxoedema- redness, oedematous lesions above lateral malleoli, clubbing Diarrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, anxiety, tremor
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treatment of thyrotoxicosis?
Thionamide drugs = antithyroid drugs, methimazole pTU, carbimazole Radioactive iodine beta blockers
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What is hyperthyroidism?
Overproduction of thyroid hormone by thyroid gland
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Primary hyperthyroidism?
Thyroid itself is behaving abnormally and producing excess thyroid hormone
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Secondary hyperthyroidism?
Due to excessive TSH - pituitary pathology
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What is graves?
Autoimmune condition where TSH receptor antibodies cause a primary hyperthyroidism Mimic TSH
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What is toxic multi nodular goitre?
Plummers disease Nodules develop on thyroid gland Act independently of normal feedback system and continuously produce excessive thyroid hormone
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What is exophthalmos?
Buldging of the eyeball out oft the socket caused by graves Due to inflammation, swelling and hypertrophy of the tissue behind eyeball - forces eyeball forward
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What is exophthalmos?
Buldging of the eyeball out oft the socket caused by graves Due to inflammation, swelling and hypertrophy of the tissue behind eyeball - forces eyeball forward
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What is pretibial myxoedema?
Derm condition Deposits of mucin under the skin on the anterior aspect of the lung Discoloured, waxy, oedematous skin appearance Reaction to TSH receptor antibodies- specfici to Graves
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De quervains thyroiditis?
Viral infection with neck pain, fever, hyperthyroidism symptoms Hyperthryodi phase followed by hypothyroid phase Self limiting conditions - NSAIDs and beta blockers
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What is a thyroid storm?
Rare presentation of hyperthyroidism Severe presentation with pyrexia, tachycardia, delirium Admission - anti arrthymic, beta blockers, fluid rescuitations
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Treatment for hyperthyroidism?
Carbimazole first line Propylthiouracil second line Radioactive iodine Beta blockers Surgery
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Radioactive iodine - hyperthyroidism
Drinking a dose Taken up by thyroid gland + radiation destroys some cells = decrease in thyroxine production =remission from hyperthyroidism Remission can take 6 months MUST NOT BE PREGNANT
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BETA BLOCKERS - hyperthyroidism ?
Block adrenaline related symptoms Propranol - on selective instead of others that only work on the heart Great for thyroid storm
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What is Waterhouse fiderichsens syndrome?
caused by a severe bacterial infection which results in disseminated intravascular coagulation and subsequent adrenal haemorrhage and failure. The adrenal haemorrhage is usually bilateral but can be unilateral.
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Causes of Waterhouse fiderichsens syndrome?
The most common cause is Neisseria meningitidis but other bacterial infections may also be responsible e.g. streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Clinical features - Waterhouse fiderichsens syndrome
non-specific infection which progresses into a macular, petechial and subsequently purpuric rash along with septic shock
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Surgery for hyperthyroidism - what must you consider after
They will be hypothyroid =LEVOTHYROXINE
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2nd line for T2DM management - if targets are not met
- Dual therapy: add one of the following: ○ Metformin + DPP4 inhibitor ○ Metformin + pioglitazone ○ Metformin + sulfonylurea ○ Metformin + SGLT2 inhibitor
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Sick day rules - T2DM
- Temporarily stop some oral hypoglycaemics during an acute illness - Medication may be restarted once person feeling better and eating and drinking for 24-48 hours ○ Metformin stopped if risk of dehydration to reduce lactic acidosis risk ○ Sulphonyureas may increase hypo risk - Monitor blood glucose more frequently
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Sick day rules - T1DM
If on insulin- MUST NOT STOP IT! - risk of DKA. Check blood glucose more frequently. Maintain normal meal pattern- or carbohydrate containing drinks like milkshakes, fruit juices and aim to drink 3L of fluid a day to prevent dehydration
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Investigating hypoglycaemia? What do markers show?
Serum insulin and c-peptide levels can be measured High insulin, High C peptide = endogenous insulin production - insulinoma or sulfonylurea abuse High insulin , low C peptide = exogenous insulin administration
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What is sick euthyroid syndrome/
TSH, thyroxine etc low NO TREATMENT NEEDED. changes are reversible on recovery from systemic illness
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What can reduce teh absorption of levothyroxine?
Ferrous sulphate/ calcium carbonate tablets
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Thyroid eye Disease
Effects people with graves Smoking most important risk factors Exposure keratopathy
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