What Is Pick’s Disease?

what is pick's disease

What Is Pick’s Disease? Pick’s disease is a rare condition that causes progressive and irreversible dementia. Pick’s disease is one of many types of dementias known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD).  Frontotemporal dementia is the result of a brain condition known as frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). If you have dementia, your brain does not function normally.…

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Sheehan’s Syndrome Lab Tests

Sheehan's Syndrome Lab Tests

 Sheehan’s Syndrome Lab Tests     Sheehan’s Syndrome Lab Tests Sheehan’s Syndrome (Hypopituitarism) lab tests can be extremely frustrating and expensive. If you suspect that you have an Endocrine issue then a complete lab workup would be beneficial. A complete lab workup will help your doctor with your diagnosis.  I find that many doctors will not run…

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What Causes Sheehan’s Syndrome?

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What Causes Sheehan’s Syndrome? Sheehan’s Syndrome is caused by the severe blood loss during or after childbirth.  The loss of blood supply to the pituitary gland may cause hormone-producing tissue to be destroyed. When hormone-producing tissue of the pituitary gland is destroyed the pituitary gland may lose some or all of its hormonal function. These are…

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Disease List

   Disease List  Health/ Health References The Disease List provides you with different articles related to different diseases. The Disease List focuses on topics: What is Cushing’s Syndrome?, What is Syndrome?, Where Is The Pituitary, What is Relapsing Polychondritis and What Causes Inflammation. Endocrine Diseases  Diabetes What Is Diabetes? What Are The Symptoms of Diabetes…

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