endocrine system
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Endocrine System
HypercalcaemiaGlycosuria
By Tricia Mitchell
Hypercalcaemia
A condition in which the calcium levels are elevated in the blood.
Causes
• Abnormal parathyroid gland function• Tumor• Vitamin D disorder• Renal failure• Other disorders– Hyperthyroidism– Paget's disease– Thiazide
Signs & Symptoms
• constipation • Moans• Bone pains• Kidney stones • Depression• Confusion• Anorexia• Increase urination
treatments
• Flush excess calcium from body• Rehydrate • Hemodalysis• Surgery• Reduce bone resorbtion
Glycosuria
•Refers to sugar or glucose in the urine
Glycosuria
• Is reclaimed by kidneys and filtered into bloodstream
Causes
• Untreated diabetes• Glucose reabsorption• Renal glycosuria
Sign & Symtoms
• Osmotic diuresis
Reference
• Wikipedia• Internet
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