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Endocrine
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar due to impaired insulin production or use, leading to potential long-term health complications including heart and kidney disease.
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Hypercholesterolemia, marked by elevated blood cholesterol, especially LDL, can cause arterial plaque buildup and cardiovascular diseases due to diet, inactivity, and genetics.
Learn MoreHyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism occurs when overactive parathyroid glands produce excess PTH, causing high calcium levels and potential complications in bones, kidneys, and other bodily systems.
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Hyperthyroidism, characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production, accelerates metabolism and can result from Graves' disease, toxic goiter, thyroiditis, or excessive iodine intake.
Learn MoreHypertriglyceridemia
Hypertriglyceridemia, characterized by elevated blood triglycerides, arises from genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors like obesity and diet, and increases risk of heart disease and pancreatitis.
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Hypothyroidism, often caused by Hashimoto's, thyroiditis, or hyperthyroidism treatments, results from insufficient thyroid hormone production due to autoimmune issues, medication, or iodine deficiency.
Learn MoreImpaired Fasting Glucose
Impaired fasting glucose (IFG), a form of prediabetes, is a fasting plasma glucose of 100–125 mg/dL. It signals insulin resistance and a meaningfully elevated risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes, but the trajectory is reversible with structured lifestyle change and, when indicated, metformin.
Learn MoreMixed Hyperlipidemia
Mixed hyperlipidemia involves elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, significantly increasing cardiovascular risk due to genetic and lifestyle factors impacting lipid metabolism, requiring early detection.
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