Constipation.
Week 8 DB Question 5:
A 60-year-old female has a 6-month history of weight gain. Now she notices increasing fatigue, her face seems puffy, her memory is a little foggy, and she has constipation. All of these things started happening kind of slowly, but they seem to be getting worse. She asks you if this is just part of menopause and getting older.
1. What are the possible causes of he signs and symptoms?
2. What is her likely diagnosis?
3. Discuss the pathology of her diagnosis.
4. If this condition is untreated, are there complications or other problems that she should be aware of?
