What diseases an endocrinologist treats

Endocrinologist. The endocrinologist deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the endocrine system. What the endocrinologist does is directly related to the hormonal regulation of the body, as well as any violation of that function.

Endocrinologist. This includes studying the endocrine system, diagnosing and treating its pathologies, eliminating the disorders caused by these pathologies. This means that an endocrinologist not only treats the disease, but also its consequences: maintains hormonal balance, restores normal metabolism, eliminates sexual dysfunction, and so on.

Endocrinologist. Which organs treat endocrinology

• The thyroid gland
• hypothalamus
• Pineal gland
• pancreas
• Pituitary gland
• Adrenal glands

What diseases an endocrinologist treats

• Diabetes – group of diseases caused by insulin deficiency
• Calcium metabolism disorder – low or high serum calcium levels
• Gouache – Thyroid gland increased due to iodine deficiency
• Autoimmune Thyroiditis – Inflammation of the Autoimmune Thyroid
• Tasteless diabetes – Dysfunction of the hypothalamus or pituitary, accompanied by thirst
• Acromegaly – excessive growth hormone
• Cushing's disease – neuroendocrine disease leading to dysfunction of the adrenal cortex
• Disorders caused by endocrine abnormalities: osteoporosis, obesity, sexual dysfunction, muscle weakness, neuropsychiatric abnormalities.

How to visit an endocrinologist

• Collect the anamnesis (history of the disease), ask the patient for any complaints
• Performs examination and palpation of the thyroid and lymphatic gland, also possible to examine the genitals.
• Listen to heartbeat, measure blood pressure
• Depending on the complaints and the results of the examination, the doctor may prescribe additional tests (ultrasound and MRI of the thyroid, CT scan of the thyroid, puncture of the thyroid, etc.).

What should be in the office of an endocrinologist

• Electronic scale
• measuring rod
• roulette
• Neurological kit for the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy (monofilament, diapazone, 10 ml, neurological hammer)
• metre
• Test strips for the meter
• Visual test strips to determine microalbuminuria and ketone bodies in the urine