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Chapter 11: Endocrine System
Ruqayya Salam
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-dipsia: thirst 5. Excessive thirst polydipsia Abnormal feeling of always needing
to drink fluids.
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Polydipsia May be the cause of a physical or
emotional disease. Be be the symptom of high blood
sugar (hyperglycemia). Can detect diabetes.
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Causes of Polydipsia Salty or spicy meal. Excessive loss of water and salt due to
vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, or not drinking enough water.
Fluid loss during exercise. Bleeding to cause a decrease in blood
volume. Psychogenic polydipsia, the result of a
mental disorder
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Symptoms of Polydipsia Blurred or double vision Confusion Chills and fever Fatigue Passing large quantities of urine Unexplained agitation
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Polydipsia Drink more if you
are thirsty and consume adequate amounts of fluid everyday.
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-prandial: relating to a meal 7. After a meal postprandial Postprandial somnolence is a normal
state of drowsiness after a meal. “Food coma”
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Postprandial Somnolence Has two components:
Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. This tells your body to slow down and digest.
State of sleepiness caused by the release of insulin. This causes your brain to produce more seratonin and melanin, which leaves you feeling drowsy.
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Symptoms of Postprandial Somnolence Drowsiness Lethargy Lack of motivation
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Prevent Postprandial Somnolence Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat sugary foods in moderation. Choose carbs wisely. Take a walk after meals. Ditch alcoholic drinks after a big
meal.