Endocrine System disorder
Case: 15 year-old Zinga is brought to the ER byher mother. She is hyperventilating, vomiting and complaining ofnausea. Her mother states that her daughter has not seemed likeherself lately.
She is very thin (and recently has been losing weight) althoughher mother indicates she has been eating and drinkingcontinuously.
Her urinary frequency has increased dramatically. She has evenbeen having trouble with bed-wetting although this previously hadnot been a problem.
What disease do you suspect Zinga could be suffering from?
As a doctor laboratory tests would you perform to confirm yoursuspicions?
How can you explain Zinga’s nausea and hyperventilation?
How would you describe Zinga’s breath and urine? What wouldcause them to be this way?
What treatment would you recommend for Zinga?
