ENDOCRINOLOGY
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Major Endocrine Conditions:
- Diabetes:
High blood sugar levels caused by insufficient insulin production or the inability of body to use insulin.
- Hypothyroidism: The thyroid gland doesn’t produce adequate thyroid hormone, leaving symptoms like fatigue and weight gain.
- Hyperthyroidism: The thyroid gland produces excess thyroid hormone, resulting in weight loss and a rapid heartbeat.
- Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease):
The adrenal glands don't produce the required amount of cortisol and aldosterone, which are the steroid hormones. Cortisol regulates the metabolism, inflammations, and the way body responds to stress. Aldosterone regulates blood pressure by controlling minerals like sodium and potassium levels in the blood and tissues. They work cohesion maintain the regulation of the blood pressure.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS):
A hormonal disorder in women resulting in irregular periods, acne, or excessive hair growth.
- Cushing's Syndrome:
Weight gain and muscle weakness caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.
- Pituitary Disorders:
Conditions affecting the pituitary gland, which affect the growth, metabolism, and production of hormones.
- Osteoporosis:
The deterioration of the bone tissue, making it brittle, thereby increasing the risk of fractures.
Other conditions of Endocrinology are:
OUR SPECIALISTS
Dr. Srinath
MD, MRCP