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PCOS - finding the root cause is everything. A thread
A 28 year old woman with BMI 22 kg/m2 was referred in view of irregular cycles. The patient had attained menarche at the age of 14 years. She had regular cycles initially. Since the past 6 years, her cycles were irregular.
A 28 year old woman with BMI 22 kg/m2 was referred in view of irregular cycles. The patient had attained menarche at the age of 14 years. She had regular cycles initially. Since the past 6 years, her cycles were irregular.
She had cycles once in 3-4 months. She had also noticed thick terminal hair on her face and upper chest. Her physician had suspected PCOS ( polycystic ovarian syndrome). Ultrasound abdomen confirmed the diagnosis of PCOS. She was then started on oral contraceptive pills
Her cycles regularised while on the oral contraceptive pills. But there was no improvement in the hair growth on her face. She then stopped the pills by herself. She did not menstruate for 6 months after she stopped the pills. She then consulted a gynaecologist
Tracking a mystery to the pituitary gland. A thread
A 58 year old woman presented with vomiting and altered sensorium. Her sodium on presentation elsewhere was 102. She was diagnosed with hypovolemic hyponatremia.
A 58 year old woman presented with vomiting and altered sensorium. Her sodium on presentation elsewhere was 102. She was diagnosed with hypovolemic hyponatremia.
She was rehydrated and discharged when sodium normalised. 3 months later, she presented again with hyponatremia and altered sensorium. Na - 103. TSH was 2 ( normal). Since the TSH was normal, pituitary pathology was ruled out and she was treated as SIADH.
She presented again, 4 months later with hypotension , vomiting and hyponatremia. Sodium - 102 meq/L.
Endocrine consultation was sought
Endocrine consultation was sought
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To increase the awareness about the role and qualifications of an Endocrinologist, the Endocrinologists of India have decided to celebrate the 10th of every month as the 'Endocrine awareness day'. May 10th, 2020 is the first in the series of the same. #May 10 (Contd..)
Here is my contribution to Endocrine awareness. A short video on 'How to become an Endocrinologist in India ?'.
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It takes around 12 years to become a qualified Endocrinologist in India.
This video would be useful for any young doctor or student who inspires to be an endocrinologist in the future.
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This video would be useful for any young doctor or student who inspires to be an endocrinologist in the future.
#Endotwitter #Medtwitter
