A term that describes any accidental or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder or feces from the bowel
What is INCONTINENCE
100
Refers to an under-active thyroid and leads to insufficient levels of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4
What is HYPOTHYROIDISM
100
This refers to the excessive secretion of thyroid hormones of T3 and T4 and is due to an overactive thyroid, also called Thyrotoxicosis
What is HYPERTHYROIDISM
100
This is a protective coating that covers nerve fibers (this protective coating that surrounds the nerve fibers is destroyed in MS)
What is MYELIN
100
Referred to as involuntary leakage of urine as abdominal pressure rises which typically occurs during coughing and sneezing
What is STRESS INCONTINENCE
200
A 2" butterfly shaped gland located in the neck below the larynx and anterior to the trachea
What is THYROID GLAND
200
Most common cause for primary hypothyroidism
What is HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS
200
This occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much TSH, and in turn causes an elevated T3 and T4 level
What is SECONDARY HYPERTHYROIDISM
200
Relapse and exacerbation of symptoms in MS can be caused by what? (list 2 of the 5 symptoms)
What is EXTREME COLD OR HEAT, FATIGUE, INFECTION, STRESS OR PREGNANCY
200
This disorder obstructs urine flow in men, leading to incontinence
What is BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
300
A chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord
What is MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
300
This type of hypothyroidism occurs because the thyroid gland itself does not produce T3/T4 leading to the TSH level being elevated
What is PRIMARY HYPOTHYROIDISM
300
The most common cause/type of hyperthyroidism and is due to autoimmune stimulation of the thyroid gland
What is GRAVE'S DISEASE
300
This is the most common type of MS where individuals experience flare-up with worsening neurological function followed by remission
What is RELAPSING
300
This is a risk factor in individuals with nerve damage due to MS, spinal cord injuries and long-term diabetes
What is BOWEL INCONTINENCE
400
The inability to conceive children or young
What is INFERTILITY
400
These are FOUR commons symptoms of hypothyroidism
What is WEIGHT GAIN, FEELING COLD, FATIGUE, THINNING HAIR
400
These are 4 symptoms of Hyperthyroidism:
What is INTOLERANCE TO HEAT, TACHYCARDIA, WEIGHT LOSS, BULGING EYES
400
These are the most common symptoms of MS (list 3 of the 6)
What is WEAKNESS, NUMBNESS, TINGLING, BALANCE PROBLEMS, BLURRY VISION AND FATIGUE
400
These are 3 risk factors for female infertility
What is SMOKING, OLDER AGE, EXCESSIVE CAFFEINE INTAKE, EXCESSIVE EMOTIONAL STRESS, EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, STD'S, OBESITY OR BEING UNDERWEIGHT
500
A pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)
What is THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE
500
This is the typical hormone replacement treatment plan for hypothyroidism
What is PO LEVOTHYROXINE (SYNTHROID)
500
This is a life-threatening health condition associated with untreated or under-treated hyperthyroidism. A person's heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature can soar to dangerously high levels
What is THYROTOXIC CRISIS OR THYROID STORM
500
In an MRI of a patient with MS, there will be hardening of brain tissue which is referred to as
What is SCLEROSIS
500
This female reproductive disorder, is the most common endocrine disturbance affecting young women, and is the leading cause of infertility in the US