Introduction Acromegaly is a chronic, debilitating, slowly progressive multisystem disorder caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH). In the majority of cases, acromegaly results from benign pituitary adenomas; a benign tumor formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue. In rare cases, acromegaly is caused by ectopic production of growth-hormone-releasing hormones (Patel, Ezzat and Chik). The effects of acromegaly can be quite obvious. Andre the Giant may be one of the most famous examples of acromegaly that not many equate to the disease. “At 7'4" and 500 pounds, Andre the Giant could have been famous for his size alone. His drive, talent and ambition, however, proved to be as big as Andre himself, and the wrestler became legendary for his achievements in and out of the ring… Andre, however, suffered from acromegaly…also known as gigantism, this disease caused Andre's body to continue growing his whole life…Sadly, over the years the effects of acromegaly continued to wear down his body. Eventually his immense size was just too much for his heart, and Andre the Giant died in Paris, France in his hotel room on January 27, 1993” (Reserved). The following images demonstrate the effects of acromegaly on the body: Skull x-ray showing acromegaly X-ray of an average skull Hand x-ray showing acromegaly X-ray of an average hand Comparing Andre the Giant to the average man Disease Process and Etiology Again, acromegaly results in excessive growth hormone in the body. “There is normal secretion of GH in childhood but hyper-secretion of GH in adulthood” (Roiger). This causes physical disfigurement as well as a... ... middle of paper ... ...atient to face judgment for being obese, when in fact they are not. Examples like Andre the Giant are inspiring to all, but still, many with this condition can suffer for years with little understanding. Works Cited 1. Patel, Yogesh C, et al. "Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly: A Canadian perspective." Clinical and Investigative Medicine (2000): 172-187. 2. Reserved, The Estate Of Andre The Giant All Rights. The Official Site of Andre the Giant. 2014. 10 February 2014 . 3. Roiger, Deborah, M. Ed. Anatomy and Physiology: Foundations for the Health Professions. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2013. 4. Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human. National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: Acromegaly. 6 April 2012. 10 February 2014 .
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First I will be discussing about the thyroid gland, so the thyroid gland is a gland in the neck that secretes hormones. These hormones regulate growth and development, and metabolism. The main hormone secreted is Thyroxine. So when a person like Margie is diagnosed with hypothyroidism it means the thyroid gland does not secrete enough hormones. As many females get over the age of 50, they are more at risk of developing hypothyroidism. The symptoms
The Pituitary gland has many functions and regulations that are continuously functioning.However when there is a disruption in those functions there is an imbalance. Prolactinoma is an imbalance caused by a non cancerous tumor. The tumor causes the secretion of prolactin.Prolactin in a type of hormone in which normally stimulates lactation. In turn the body reacts to this hormone prolactin in more than one way.
In July of this year, the FDA announced growth hormones, traditionally reserved for people with growth disorders, will be made available for use by children who are naturally short (Bailey). According to Bailey, “pediatric endocrinologists are permitted to prescribe HGH for children whose predicted adult height is below 4 feet 11 inches for women and 5 feet 3 inches for men” (Bailey). HGH is not a new drug; it has been used for years and prescribed for those with growing disorders. The number of patients for whom the drug is prescribed is expected to increase because of the new FDA ruling. The FDA ruling states use of the drug is no longer just for those with growth disorders (Bailey).
Among African American women, trusting in the health care and medical research has become to a lower level. Studies show that obesity rates in black raced women which are enhanced by risk factors, shows that approximately 40% moderately and severely overweight women considered their figures to be attractive or very attractive, which indicates a relatively positive body image (S, Kumanyika, 1987). Adding to this as Gay is a black raced woman who is obese, still feels proud of her own body image, no matter how big she may-be she is still proud of her body and appearance. Gay quotes, “When you’re overweight, your body becomes a matter of public record in many respects. Your body is constantly and prominently on display. People project assumed narratives onto your body and are not at all interested in the truth of your body, whatever that truth might be” (Gay, p.120). This shows that no matter what her body looks like people will always be judging you depending on your body image in
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The androgenic effects of AAS are numerous. Depending on the length of use, the side effects of the steroid can be irreversible. Processes affected include pubertal growth, sebaceous gland oil production, and sexuality. Some examples of effects are growth of the clitoris in females and the penis in male children, increased vocal cord size, increased libido, suppression of natural sex hormones, and impaired production of sperm. Effects on women include deepening of the voice, facial hair growth, and possibly a decrease in breast size. Men may develop an enlargement of breast tissue, known as gynecomastia, testicular atrophy, and a reduced sperm count.
More specifically, he maintains that it upsets them because they feel like failures. Schwartz even uses the phrase “failures in all of life” (180) because he wants his audience to realize the deep disappointment overweight people suffer when they feel they cannot live up to societal expectations. The author attempts to make readers feel complicit in this when he suggests the overweight “will come to agree with everyone else that they are failures in all of life” (180). He asserts that Americans make obese people feel useless because of their size. Schwartz hopes to convince the public that fat people are made to feel worse about themselves because of the way society treats
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As newborn, children with Progeria usually appear normal at birth. However, within a year their growth rate slows and they soon are much smaller and weigh less than other children they age. Then later they begin to accelerate aging and some signs of progeria may start. Growth failure, Loss of body, Loss of hair, Skin starts to look aged, Stiffness in the joint, Hip dislocation, Generalized atherosclerosis, and stroke are all symptoms that child with Progeria will have. Children who suffer from Progeria are genetically susceptible to premature, progressive heart disease (Davis 2). Progeria appears to occur without cause and it is not seen in siblings of affected children. Children with Progeria have a surprisingly appearance.
Labeling theory is what makes obesity categorized as a physical deviance. “Labeling theory (in regards to obesity) focuses on three important issues: the relativity of deviance, the societal reaction or labeling of deviance and deviants, and the outcomes of being labeled” (Heckert 34). Social control defines obesity as deviant and then labels those who are obese as deviant. Those who “overeat” and are considered overweight are seen to be contributing to their deviancy (Schaefer). So within the context of being ...
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2/22/14 10:00 am- Began reading a few articles and found a few worth pursuing for information. This article will only be used for information not for one of the ten that need to be found from a medical journal.