Why Does My Nose Run - And Other Common Allergy Questions
Allergies got you down? Wondering how to get relief? Namrata Shidhaye, MD, a family physician at Duke Primary Care Waverly Place, helps sort out the causes and cures for your annoying runny nose.
The older I get, the more my nose runs. Can you develop seasonal allergies as an adult that you didn’t have as a child?
Yes, adults can develop environmental allergies at any age. Asthma can develop during adulthood as well. A runny nose isn’t always a sign of allergies, though. Older individuals may experience runny nose due to age-related physical changes—some people, as they age, develop overactive tear ducts and nasal ...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - April 11, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Duke Primary Care Source Type: news
What Causes Hypercalcemia?
Discussion
Calcium homeostasis is regulated by mechanisms involving the absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, bone deposition and resorption, and renal excretion. To review Vitamin D homeostasis click here.
Serum calcium is found in three forms: free (47%), protein bound (43%) and diffusable calcium complexes (10%). The protein binding proteins are albumin (80%) and globulin (20%). The free calcium is the most important biologically. Acidosis also increases free calcium and alkalosis decreases free calcium.
Problems associated with hypercalcemia include nausea, emesis, abdominal pain, constipation, polyuria, dehydra...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 25, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
A case of a suicide attempt associated with hyperthyroidism - Petrich CE, Bui MP, Farrell HM.
Hyperthyroidism has profound effects on mental health. The literature is sparse, however, with regard to suicide attempts related to untreated hyperthyroidism. This case report illustrates the presentation of a patient in the intensive care unit after a li... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - January 24, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Information Links Lithium to Thyroid, Parathyroid Problems
A review in <i>The Lancet</i> found that in addition to the known potential for causing weight gain, taking lithium may increase the activity of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Because of the increased risk for hyperparathyroidism, it is now recommended that doctors check blood calcium levels, an indicator for parathyroid activity, before beginning lithium therapy and periodically while the patient is taking lithium.<br /><br />
Lithium is a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder and may be used as add-on treatment for major depression.<p>
The review found that patients taking lithium...
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - January 14, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Hyperthyroidism and Erectile DysfunctionHyperthyroidism and Erectile Dysfunction
Is there an association between hyperthyroidism and erectile dysfunction? International Journal of Impotence Research (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Journal Article Source Type: news
Endocrinology: Images in Clinical Medicine
Editor: V. Dimov, M.D., Assistant Professor at University of ChicagoA painful swollen thigh in a diabetic patient: diabetic myonecrosis. The Lancet, 05/2014.Subperiosteal Bone Resorption due to primary hyperparathyroidism caused by parathyroid adenoma. NEJM, 05/2014.Eschar Formation from Testosterone Patch.Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia. Lancet, 04/2012.Insulin-Induced Lipohypertrophy. NEJM, 02/2012.Ectopic Cushing ' s Syndrome. NEJM, 12/2011.Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. NEJM, 09/2011.Auricular Cartilage Calcification and Adrenal Insufficiency. NEJM, 01/2011.Hemichorea –Hemiballism after Diabetic Ketoaci...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - August 22, 2009 Category: General Medicine Tags: Endocrinology Images Source Type: news
