Candidate Hormone(s) & Reasoning
Based on the information obtained in the brief patient and family history, there are several conditions that can be reasonably eliminated, including:
1. Lymphatic disease: The patient has no signs of swelling or lymphadenopathy (swelling of lymph nodes/vessels).
2. Ear infection: Since the patient has no history with ear aches (otorrhea).
3. In order to not misdiagnose there is nothing else to rule out at this point.
Based on the information given, there are many possible hormone imbalances at work here. They include:
1. Parathyroid hormone: Produced and released into the blood by parathyroid gland, this hormone triggers the production of calcium. (2) If the parathyroid hormone is excessive it is called hyperparathyroidism and if the parathyroid hormone has a deficiency it is called hypoparathyroidism. (2) There seems to be an issue with these hormones because the patient did report having a craving for salty foods and it is seems that the patient is experiencing hypoglycemia.
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH): Produced by the hypothalamus, this hormone influences low blood pressure. (2) There seems to be an issue with this hormone because the patient blood pressure was measured as 84/54 mmHg.
3. Adrenocorticotropic hormone: Produced and released into the anterior pituitary, this hormone triggers corticotropin-releasing hormone. (2) There seems to be an issue with this hormone because the patient has symptoms of fever and