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- 2. or adrenal insufficiency, the body fails to produce enough hormones. Too little cortisol is made by the adrenal glands, as is too little aldosterone, another hormone.
- 8. occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones to meet your body's requirements.
- 9. fluids in the body are out of balance due to an uncommon problem. As a result, the body produces a lot of urine. Even after drinking something, you feel very thirsty. This condition is also known as arginine vasopressin resistance and arginine vasopressin deficiency.
- 10. is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium t. and usually attack the lungs, but they can also attack the kidneys, spine, and brain.
- 11. a life-threatening allergic reaction occurs. After being exposed to something you're allergic to, it can happen seconds or minutes later.
- 13. a bacterial infection that causes you to feel sore and scratchy in your throat. Most sore throats are not caused by strep throat.
- 17. occurs when any part of the urinary tract becomes infected. A urinary system consists of kidneys, ureters, bladders, and urethras. Infections of the bladder and urethra typically affect the lower urinary tract.
- 19. urine contains crystals. As a result of excessive supersaturation, it can cause nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, and even end-stage renal failure.
- 20. the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol.
- 21. caused by a mycosis usually affects your skin, hair, nails, or mucous membranes, but can also affect your lungs.
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- 1. occurs when the body has too much cortisol for a long period of time. The body can produce too much cortisol, or take medicines called glucocorticoids, which function similarly to cortisol.
- 3. your immune system attacks your nerves. The first symptoms are usually tingling and weakness in your hands and feet.
- 4. high blood sugar, is a metabolic disease. Type 1, type 2, maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), gestational diabetes, neonatal diabetes, and secondary causes due to endocrinopathies, steroids, etc.
- 5. an inflammation (swelling) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Infections of the fluid surrounding the brain or spinal cord usually cause swelling.
- 6. it is a bacterium that infects the large intestine's colon, the longest part. A variety of symptoms can occur, from diarrhea to colon damage that is life-threatening.
- 7. occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently.
- 12. caused by the thyroid gland producing too much thyroid hormone. Overactive thyroid is another name for this condition.
- 14. covers a wide range of injuries that affect the scalp, skull, brain, and the underlying tissues and blood vessels of the head.
- 15. when bacteria enter your body. As soon as they enter your body, they multiply. Your body reacts to this by producing an immune response. A cut on your skin is one way bacteria can enter your body.
- 16. when your blood levels of potassium are lower than normal.
- 18. of a drug occurs when a person develops hearing or balance problems. If someone is taking a high dose of a drug that treats cancer, infections, or other illnesses, this can happen.