Question 32 (part 2) · LDEK · Children with systemic diseases and disabilities
Such symptoms as: polydipsia, polyuria, weight loss, enuresis, recurring infections and candidiasis and possible glycosuria may indicate:
- A. diabetes.
- B. hyperthyroidism.
- C. hypothyroidism.
- D. hyperparathyroidism.
- E. hypoparathyroidism
Hint
Think of the osmotic diuresis caused by glucose in urine and the classic presentation of a common childhood endocrine disease.
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