Case Study: Patient: Sarah, a 28-year-old woman diagnosed with leptin deficiency four years ago. Constant hunger and uncontrollable eating led to a 50kg weight gain, straining her physically and emotionally. Challenge: Despite trying calorie restriction and exercise, Sarah couldn’t control her hyperphagia. Traditional appetite suppressants offered limited relief. Treatment: Dr. Kim explored the novel approach...
Case Study: Mark, a 28-year-old photographer, had always felt out of sync with his peers. While his friends boasted healthy appetites and budding romances, Mark struggled with both. Constant fatigue sapped his energy, and despite a healthy diet, he remained frustratingly thin. Worse, his sexual development seemed stalled, leaving him frustrated and confused. Doctors initially...
Case Study: Patient: Daniel Miller, 38-year-old accountant Presenting Symptoms: Weight gain around the trunk and face (moon face), thinning of arms and legs, purple stretch marks, fatigue, high blood pressure, anxiety, and decreased appetite. Medical History: No previous diagnoses, occasional stress due to job demands. Diagnosis: Cushing’s syndrome, confirmed by blood tests showing elevated cortisol...
Case Study: Sarah, a vibrant 25-year-old artist, felt like a hummingbird trapped in a sloth’s body. Despite devouring mountains of food, she shed pounds like autumn leaves. Her heart hammered a relentless rhythm, her hands trembled like wind chimes, and anxiety gnawed at her like a persistent rodent. Sarah was in the throes of hyperthyroidism,...
Case Study: Sarah, a vibrant 42-year-old photographer, had been grappling with type 2 diabetes for five years. Despite diligently managing her insulin and following a recommended diet, she struggled with a persistent nemesis – insatiable hunger. This constant urge to eat, even after meals, made controlling her blood sugar levels a frustrating uphill battle. Sarah...
Case Study: Patient: Sarah J., a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with PCOS at age 25. Presenting Complaints: Irregular menstrual cycles (every 3-4 months) Excessive hair growth on face and chest Acne Obesity (BMI 32) Difficulty losing weight despite dietary changes Increased appetite and cravings Medical History: No prior pregnancies Family history of type 2 diabetes Laboratory...
Case Study: Meet Alex: A 17-year-old diagnosed with Kallmann syndrome, lacking the usual hormonal surge of adolescence. He hasn’t developed secondary sexual characteristics and grapples with the emotional toll of delayed puberty. Doctors suspect mutations in kisspeptin or GnRH genes. The Investigation: Blood tests reveal low testosterone and gonadotropin levels, confirming hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Genetic analysis...
Case Study: Patient: Sarah, a 32-year-old marketing executive, had always enjoyed food and considered herself a “foodie.” Yet, over the past six months, her relationship with food had changed. The once-enticing aroma of her favorite bakery now held no allure, and the thought of a meal felt more like a chore than a pleasure. This...