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The patient is a 2-year-old child who was admitted after falling down four steps and hitting his head on concrete. The accident occurred at the patient's house. There was about 5 minutes' LOC with continued lethargy per paramedics. CT of the head and neck revealed no abnormality. The patient is on oral antibiotics for pneumonia and AOM, and these were continued during the hospital stay. He will follow up with pediatrician.Final Diagnosis: Closed head injury due to fall
Graves Disease
An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, causing hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid Hormone
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.
Aldosterone
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood.
Cortisol
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response as well as metabolism and immune function.
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