Approach To a Case of Cushing’ syndrome
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Approach To a Case of Cushing’ syndrome

Why a Thoughtful Approach to Cushing Syndrome Matters Cushing syndrome may whisper before it shouts. Its symptoms—obesity, diabetes, hypertension, mood changes—are common and easily mistaken for lifestyle-related disorders. Yet behind these familiar signs, a silent excess of cortisol may be wreaking havoc, accelerating metabolic damage, and increasing cardiovascular risk. Missing the diagnosis delays treatment, and…

Approach to a Case of Thyroid Disorder

Approach to a Case of Thyroid Disorder Patient Presentation Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction (e.g., fatigue, weight changes, palpitations, temperature intolerance) Initial Evaluation Detailed history (family history, medications, radiation exposure, autoimmune diseases) Physical examination (thyroid enlargement, nodules, signs of hyper/hypothyroidism) Laboratory Tests TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) High TSH Check Free T4 Low Free T4: Primary Hypothyroidism…