Running Head: WEEK 3 CASE STUDY: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM RELATED 1
Week 3 Case Study: Endocrine System Related Case Studies
An endocrine system refers to all the body glands that produce hormones. Hormones are
chemical messengers that ensure the body works correctly. A healthy endocrine system provides
a proper development during puberty, successful pregnancies devoid of complications as well as
right stress management strategies. An unhealthy endocrine system may also bring such
complications as easy weight gain, having weak bones or decreased body energy depending on
which glands malfunction properly.
The two case studies involving different patients with different endocrine system related
diseases. This case study consists in describing the pathophysiological manifestations,
identification of the intervention measures and the patients’ responses to the possible treatment
modalities or methods. Pathophysiologic manifestations are the accompanying functional
changes to a particular disease or syndrome.
Patient One
An eleven-year-old child, whose parents report to have been reasonably healthy
throughout her life. She currently displays the following symptoms; one, she feels tired and
weak; two, the girl abnormally drinks more fluids than urinates more frequently and wets her bed
recently; three, the child has a fruit like smelling breath; three has profoundly lost weight and
lastly; she now has fast and deep breathing for the last two days.
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, WEEK 3 CASE STUDY: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM RELATED 2
Initial diagnosis and pathophysiology
From these symptoms, the little girl could be having a Type 1 Diabetes; which is also
known as Juvenile diabetes. The symptoms associated with Juvenile Diabetes relatively appear
suddenly. They include; increased thirst, frequent urination, and new bed wetting cases on
children, unintended weight loss, an extreme feeling of hunger, fatigue, and weaknesses and
blurred vision. The disease leaves the patient susceptible to skin and mouth infections. The little
child probably has Ketoacidosis that bring a fruit smell in her mouth, Kussmal respirations and is
tired and weak. The symptoms notably appear at two peaks; first among children of 4 to 7 years;
and second, on children of 10 to 14 years. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease of carbohydrates,
fat and protein metabolism caused by the lack of insulin, which results from marked and
progressive inability of the pancreas to secrete insulin because autoimmune destruction of the
beta cells (McCance, Kathryn, Huether, S., 2014). The process occurs over time in which the
patient is asymptomatic and is genetically susceptible and may have been triggered by
environmental agents (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2017).
Tests, treatment, and recommendation
Possible tests to perform on this child include; Glycated hemoglobin Test (A1C Test),
Random Blood Sugar Teas and Fasting Food sugar Test. The AIC test shows the level of blood
sugar for the last two months. One has diabetes if found to be having a 6.5% or higher A1C
levels in two different tests. For complications brought by hemoglobin form or a pregnancy,
Random blood sugar and Fasting Blood Sugar tests become significant. For random food test,
take random blood samples from the patient. An over 200 mg/dL blood sugar level indicates
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Week 3 Case Study: Endocrine System Related Case Studies
An endocrine system refers to all the body glands that produce hormones. Hormones are
chemical messengers that ensure the body works correctly. A healthy endocrine system provides
a proper development during puberty, successful pregnancies devoid of complications as well as
right stress management strategies. An unhealthy endocrine system may also bring such
complications as easy weight gain, having weak bones or decreased body energy depending on
which glands malfunction properly.
The two case studies involving different patients with different endocrine system related
diseases. This case study consists in describing the pathophysiological manifestations,
identification of the intervention measures and the patients’ responses to the possible treatment
modalities or methods. Pathophysiologic manifestations are the accompanying functional
changes to a particular disease or syndrome.
Patient One
An eleven-year-old child, whose parents report to have been reasonably healthy
throughout her life. She currently displays the following symptoms; one, she feels tired and
weak; two, the girl abnormally drinks more fluids than urinates more frequently and wets her bed
recently; three, the child has a fruit like smelling breath; three has profoundly lost weight and
lastly; she now has fast and deep breathing for the last two days.
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, WEEK 3 CASE STUDY: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM RELATED 2
Initial diagnosis and pathophysiology
From these symptoms, the little girl could be having a Type 1 Diabetes; which is also
known as Juvenile diabetes. The symptoms associated with Juvenile Diabetes relatively appear
suddenly. They include; increased thirst, frequent urination, and new bed wetting cases on
children, unintended weight loss, an extreme feeling of hunger, fatigue, and weaknesses and
blurred vision. The disease leaves the patient susceptible to skin and mouth infections. The little
child probably has Ketoacidosis that bring a fruit smell in her mouth, Kussmal respirations and is
tired and weak. The symptoms notably appear at two peaks; first among children of 4 to 7 years;
and second, on children of 10 to 14 years. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease of carbohydrates,
fat and protein metabolism caused by the lack of insulin, which results from marked and
progressive inability of the pancreas to secrete insulin because autoimmune destruction of the
beta cells (McCance, Kathryn, Huether, S., 2014). The process occurs over time in which the
patient is asymptomatic and is genetically susceptible and may have been triggered by
environmental agents (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2017).
Tests, treatment, and recommendation
Possible tests to perform on this child include; Glycated hemoglobin Test (A1C Test),
Random Blood Sugar Teas and Fasting Food sugar Test. The AIC test shows the level of blood
sugar for the last two months. One has diabetes if found to be having a 6.5% or higher A1C
levels in two different tests. For complications brought by hemoglobin form or a pregnancy,
Random blood sugar and Fasting Blood Sugar tests become significant. For random food test,
take random blood samples from the patient. An over 200 mg/dL blood sugar level indicates
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