The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce specific hormones. These hormones are released into the blood stream to help regulate the metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and other functions. When the endocrine system malfunctions it hinders the release of these hormones into the blood stream this ultimately affects the balance of hormones, leading to an endocrine disorder. Endocrine disorders are grouped into two basic categories; hormone imbalance, when the gland produces too much or too little of an endocrine hormone or the development of lesions in the endocrine system, which may or may not affect hormone levels. There are many different types of endocrine
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When sperm with no X chromosome unites with a normal egg to form an embryo, that embryo will have just one X chromosome rather than two. As the baby grows and the cells divide, the X chromosome will be missing from every cell of the baby's body. In some cases, both X chromosomes are present, but one is abnormal. It may be shaped differently or missing genetic material. The effects of the condition vary widely among girls with Turner syndrome. It all depends on how many of the body’s cells are affected by the changes to the X chromosome. The abnormality is not inherited from an affected parent (not passed down from parent to child), because women with Turner syndrome are usually sterile and cannot have children. Turner Syndrome is a rare disorder is affects about 60,000 females in the United States each …show more content…
Women with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of diabetes monitor the patient insulin levels and educate the patient how to monitor the blood glucose levels at home. Monitor the patient blood pressure due to risk of high blood pressure and educate the patient on monitoring the blood pressure at home also educate the patient when to notify doctor for emergencies. Monitor patient vitals for changes or abnormal readings, educate patient what to look for when at home. Ensure adequate daily intake of calcium and vitamin D to maintain strong bone and encourage adequate growth (P. Saenger, 2013). Educate patient on proper diet control and to avoid obesity which will increase already high risks of hypertension and insulin resistance. Encourage patient to stay activity which will help to avoid obesity and osteoporosis. Assess patient hearing which is a common side effect of Turner syndrome patients. Early preventive care and treatment is very important for management of the disease process and controlling symptoms. One interesting fact about Turner syndrome is the name; it was name after for Dr. Henry Turner who in 1938 published a report describing the disorder at a meeting. Henry Turner was an American endocrinologist, who discovered Turner Syndrome when a group of
When sperm with no X chromosome unites with a normal egg to form an embryo, that embryo will have just one X chromosome rather than two. As the baby grows and the cells divide, the X chromosome will be missing from every cell of the baby's body. In some cases, both X chromosomes are present, but one is abnormal. It may be shaped differently or missing genetic material. The effects of the condition vary widely among girls with Turner syndrome. It all depends on how many of the body’s cells are affected by the changes to the X chromosome. The abnormality is not inherited from an affected parent (not passed down from parent to child), because women with Turner syndrome are usually sterile and cannot have children. Turner Syndrome is a rare disorder is affects about 60,000 females in the United States each …show more content…
Women with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of diabetes monitor the patient insulin levels and educate the patient how to monitor the blood glucose levels at home. Monitor the patient blood pressure due to risk of high blood pressure and educate the patient on monitoring the blood pressure at home also educate the patient when to notify doctor for emergencies. Monitor patient vitals for changes or abnormal readings, educate patient what to look for when at home. Ensure adequate daily intake of calcium and vitamin D to maintain strong bone and encourage adequate growth (P. Saenger, 2013). Educate patient on proper diet control and to avoid obesity which will increase already high risks of hypertension and insulin resistance. Encourage patient to stay activity which will help to avoid obesity and osteoporosis. Assess patient hearing which is a common side effect of Turner syndrome patients. Early preventive care and treatment is very important for management of the disease process and controlling symptoms. One interesting fact about Turner syndrome is the name; it was name after for Dr. Henry Turner who in 1938 published a report describing the disorder at a meeting. Henry Turner was an American endocrinologist, who discovered Turner Syndrome when a group of