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| Excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) often caused by a pituitary gland tumor. Diagnosed after puberty, in mid-adult life. |
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| Acromegaly, diagnosed in children. |
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| Circulatory massage is contraindicated due to H. B. Pressure, enlarged heart & congestive heart failure. |
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| Diabetes Mellitus (cause) |
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| The cause can be problematic to diagnose. The pancreas makes insulin, and the target tissue is the liver. The cause may be the pancreas or liver. |
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| Cells in the pancreas are attacked, and it doesn't produce enough insulin. Requires self-injections of insulin. |
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| Usually crontrollable through diet, exercise and medication. Commonly affected groups are women, minorities and the obese. |
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| A dysfunction of the pituitary gland; has nothing to do with sugar. |
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| Thyroid gland produces excessive hormones that convert fuel into energy. Weight loss and thirst can make this appear similar to diabetes; the difference is hyperactivity in hyperthyroidism. |
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| Hyperthyroidism (massage) |
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| Massage of all kinds is appropriate as long as skin is intact & healthy. |
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| Thyroid hormones in the body are abnormally low; interferes with the body's ability to generate energy from fuel. |
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| Massage is indicated; it may improve quality of life of those with hypothyroidism who feel chronically drained & fatigued. |
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| Cortisol levels in the blood are excessively high for a long period, leading to tissue changes & possibly death. Cortisol production is controlled by the hypothalamus. |
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| Cushing's Syndrome (massage) |
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| Massage is appropriate as long as the following risks are addressed: H.B. Pressure, delicate bones, diabetes & compromised immunity. |
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| A specific problem, issue, internal or external influence, or personal conflict that challenges homeostasis. |
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