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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hypothalamic disease | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| specialty = [[Endocrinology]], [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Hormonal imbalance]], [[Temperature dysregulation]], [[Sleep disorders]], [[Appetite changes]], [[Emotional disturbances]] | |||
| complications = [[Obesity]], [[Diabetes insipidus]], [[Hypopituitarism]], [[Growth disorders]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on cause | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Tumors]], [[Trauma]], [[Infections]], [[Genetic disorders]], [[Autoimmune diseases]] | |||
| risks = | |||
| diagnosis = [[MRI]], [[CT scan]], [[Blood tests]], [[Hormone level tests]] | |||
| differential = [[Pituitary disorders]], [[Thyroid disorders]], [[Adrenal disorders]] | |||
| treatment = [[Hormone replacement therapy]], [[Surgery]], [[Radiation therapy]], [[Medication]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on underlying cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Hypothalamic disease''' is a disorder presenting from the [[hypothalamus]], a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature. Hypothalamic diseases can have a wide range of effects, depending on which hormones are affected. | '''Hypothalamic disease''' is a disorder presenting from the [[hypothalamus]], a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature. Hypothalamic diseases can have a wide range of effects, depending on which hormones are affected. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Hypothalamic disease can be caused by various factors, including [[genetic disorders]], [[malnutrition]], [[infections]], and [[trauma]]. In some cases, the cause of the disease is unknown. | Hypothalamic disease can be caused by various factors, including [[genetic disorders]], [[malnutrition]], [[infections]], and [[trauma]]. In some cases, the cause of the disease is unknown. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of hypothalamic disease can vary widely, depending on the specific hormones that are affected. Common symptoms can include [[fatigue]], [[unexplained weight gain or loss]], feeling cold, and [[insomnia]]. In severe cases, hypothalamic disease can lead to serious complications such as [[diabetes insipidus]], [[hypothyroidism]], and [[Cushing's syndrome]]. | The symptoms of hypothalamic disease can vary widely, depending on the specific hormones that are affected. Common symptoms can include [[fatigue]], [[unexplained weight gain or loss]], feeling cold, and [[insomnia]]. In severe cases, hypothalamic disease can lead to serious complications such as [[diabetes insipidus]], [[hypothyroidism]], and [[Cushing's syndrome]]. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of hypothalamic disease typically involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and laboratory tests. These tests may include [[blood tests]], [[urine tests]], and [[imaging studies]] such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]]. | Diagnosis of hypothalamic disease typically involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and laboratory tests. These tests may include [[blood tests]], [[urine tests]], and [[imaging studies]] such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for hypothalamic disease typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the disease, if known, and managing the symptoms. This can include [[hormone replacement therapy]], [[dietary changes]], and [[medication]]. | Treatment for hypothalamic disease typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the disease, if known, and managing the symptoms. This can include [[hormone replacement therapy]], [[dietary changes]], and [[medication]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Endocrine system]] | * [[Endocrine system]] | ||
* [[Pituitary gland]] | * [[Pituitary gland]] | ||
* [[Neuroendocrinology]] | * [[Neuroendocrinology]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Endocrine diseases]] | [[Category:Endocrine diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Rare diseases]] | [[Category:Rare diseases]] | ||
{{Medicine-stub}} | {{Medicine-stub}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:11, 4 April 2025
| Hypothalamic disease | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Neurology |
| Symptoms | Hormonal imbalance, Temperature dysregulation, Sleep disorders, Appetite changes, Emotional disturbances |
| Complications | Obesity, Diabetes insipidus, Hypopituitarism, Growth disorders |
| Onset | Varies depending on cause |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Tumors, Trauma, Infections, Genetic disorders, Autoimmune diseases |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | MRI, CT scan, Blood tests, Hormone level tests |
| Differential diagnosis | Pituitary disorders, Thyroid disorders, Adrenal disorders |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Hormone replacement therapy, Surgery, Radiation therapy, Medication |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on underlying cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Hypothalamic disease is a disorder presenting from the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature. Hypothalamic diseases can have a wide range of effects, depending on which hormones are affected.
Causes[edit]
Hypothalamic disease can be caused by various factors, including genetic disorders, malnutrition, infections, and trauma. In some cases, the cause of the disease is unknown.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of hypothalamic disease can vary widely, depending on the specific hormones that are affected. Common symptoms can include fatigue, unexplained weight gain or loss, feeling cold, and insomnia. In severe cases, hypothalamic disease can lead to serious complications such as diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism, and Cushing's syndrome.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of hypothalamic disease typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. These tests may include blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies such as MRI or CT scan.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for hypothalamic disease typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the disease, if known, and managing the symptoms. This can include hormone replacement therapy, dietary changes, and medication.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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