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Endocrine

Select All That Apply

Question type: checkboxes, open-ended "other".

Growth Hormone Deficiency 2
Sensitivity to Extreme Heat or Cold 21
Excess Sweating 24
Lack of Sweating 1
Episodes of Paleness 8
Sudden Fevers 8
Hypoglycemia 9
Hyperglycemia 0
Difficulty Regulating Body Temperature 12
Poor Circulation of Blood in Hands or Feet 14
Excessive Hunger 9
Excessive Thirst 7
Thyroid Problems 2
Hypothyroidism 2
Hyperthyroidism 0
Diabetes 0
Other endocrine symptoms:
  • Sugar level was on 38 in the morning and child did not wake up. Was in a coma-like state. The injected sugar produced no immediate response. Child woke up 2 hours later and has never had another episode. Possible reaction to a seizure.

Has there been abnormal levels of hormones?

Number of responses: 40/51 Question type: select one, open-ended if yes.

Yes 4
No 20
Unsure 16
If yes, specify which hormone(s) and if it was an increase or decrease:
  • Increase causing precocious puberty

Has the individual with M-CM received growth hormone therapy?

Number of responses: 40/51 Question type: select one, open-ended if yes.

Yes 1
No 37
Unsure 2
If yes, specify which hormone(s) and if it was an increase or decrease:
  • Has been injected once a day since age 6.