Endocrinology

Question 1

Hypothyroidism

Answer 1

Infertility, weight gain, and muscle and joint pains are all symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Muscular pain is also caused by hypoparathyoidism, but weight gain and infertility are not generally a feature of this.

Question 2

Pheochromocytoma

Answer 2

A pheochromocytoma is a tumour of the adrenal gland. They are most common in early adulthood.

Symptoms include:-

Palpitations
Tachycardia
Sweating
Weight loss
Irritability/ anxiety

Question 3

Hyperparathyroidism

Answer 3

Hyperparathyroidism is characterised by the following:-

Bones - bone pain and fractures
Stones - kidney stone
Moans - psychiatric symptoms including depression, psychosis, and delirium
Groans - constipation and abdominal pain