Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

RF blood test is the test used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. 

Sodium depletion occurs in excessive sweating and cannot be corrected by drinking water alone. When uncorrected, it may lead to muscle cramps, loss of energy, fatigue and faintness.

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Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands cannot produce sufficient corticosteroids. It does not causes edema.

Insulin resistance (IR) is generally regarded as a pathological condition in which cells fail to respond to the normal actions of the hormone insulin. The body produces insulin when glucose starts to be released into the bloodstream from the digestion of carbohydrates in the diet. Normally, this insulin response triggers glucose being taken into body cells, to be used for energy and inhibits the body from using fat as energy. The level of glucose in the blood decreases as a result, staying within the normal range even when a large amount of carbohydrates is consumed. When the body produces insulin under conditions of insulin resistance, the cells in the body are resistant to the insulin and are unable to use it effectively. It leads to high blood sugar. Beta cells in the pancreas subsequently increase their production of insulin, further contributing to a high blood insulin level. This often remains undetected and can contribute to a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes or latent autoimmune diabetes of adults. Although this type of chronic insulin resistance is harmful, during acute illness it is actually a well-evolved protective mechanism.

Iodised salt can prevent goitre.

The pancreas is the endocrine organ responsible for producing insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.

A systemic disease affects the entire body or several organ systems, rather than being confined to one specific area (local).

Archard-Thiers syndrome is a rare condition historically referred to as 'diabetes of the bearded woman' due to the combination of hirsutism and metabolic disturbances.

In electrolysis, if the timing and intensity are not balanced correctly, the hair follicle may not be destroyed effectively, leading to regrowth.

Hirsutism is often caused by hormonal imbalances, which can stem from pituitary, ovarian, or adrenal issues. All of these glands can produce hormones that stimulate excess hair growth.

Diabetes is a significant concern for electrologists because it can impair the body's ability to heal, increasing the risk of infection and complications following skin treatment.

Diabetes can impair circulation and immune response, leading to significantly delayed wound healing, which is a major concern for any skin treatment.

Idiopathic hirsutism refers to excess hair growth where no specific underlying cause, such as hormonal imbalance or medication, can be identified. The prefix 'idio-' implies a condition of unknown origin.

Iatric hirsutism refers to hair growth caused by medical treatment or medications. The term 'iatric' is derived from the Greek word for physician or healing.