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Imagine your body as a complex machine, and hormones as the messengers that connect and convey critical information between its different parts. Hormones are the chemicals produced by the glands in the body that control vital functions like hunger, food digestion, energy production, growth, nutrient absorption, childbirth, menses, emotions, etc.
Endocrinologists, as the name suggests, are hormone healers.
An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in keeping your hormonal levels in check for your overall health. They detect hormonal issues and gland-related diseases and solve them.
Read on, as we help you understand this beautiful specialty in medicine – endocrinology.
What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related disorders. It plays an important role in maintaining overall health and preventing serious health conditions.
Some of the most common hormone-related disorders include:
1. Diabetes
Diabetes is a health condition where your blood glucose level is not in control.
2. Thyroid Disorders
A medical condition that affects the thyroid gland, causing it to produce too much or too little thyroid hormone, which can disrupt the body’s normal functioning.
3. Adrenal Disorders
A health condition where the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, either produce too much or too little of certain hormones, which can affect many parts of the body.
The Role of an Endocrinologist
1. Experts on Hormones:
They understand how hormones work in your body.
2. Gland Health
They take care of glands like the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands.
3. Diabetes Management
They help people manage diabetes, which affects blood sugar levels.
4. Thyroid Disorders
They treat thyroid issues, which can affect energy, weight, and mood.
5. Growth Issues
They address growth concerns, ensuring children grow normally.
6. Metabolism
They help with metabolism problems that can lead to weight gain or loss.
7. Diabetes Management
Diagnosis and treatment of the problems related to insulin production from the pancreas.
8. Hormone-Related Heart Issues
Resolving issues related to high blood pressure, kidney problems, and heart conditions caused by hormones from the adrenal glands.
9. Thyroid Troubles
Treating imbalances in thyroid hormones that can lead to thyroid disorders.
10. Obesity and Hormonal Aspects
Managing the problems caused due to obesity, which are often linked to hormonal imbalances that increase appetite and cause fatigue.
11. Hormonal Imbalances in Reproductive Health
Addressing conditions like PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) and sexual problems caused by hormonal imbalances.
12. Bone Health
They manage conditions related to bones like osteoporosis and other bone-related issues.
Now you should have a fair idea of what an endocrinologist does. Do not get confused between an endocrinologist and a diabetologist (a doctor who focuses specifically on the treatment and management of diabetes).
When Should You Visit an Endocrinologist?
After a general checkup with your doctor, they may refer you to an endocrinologist in case of any specific hormonal issues. A few common reasons for visiting an endocrinologist may be:
- Diagnosed hormonal issues like PCOD, obesity, thyroid disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.
- Ongoing fatigue and weakness
- Unexplained weight loss/gain
- Growth issues in adolescents
- Fertility issues
- Post-menopausal women or middle-aged males requiring hormone therapy
FitterTake
An endocrinologist specializes in treating various hormonal disorders, including diabetes, whereas a diabetologist focuses specifically on the treatment and management of diabetes.
Consider consulting our expert diabetologists and dieticians onboard Fitterfly’s Diabetes Care Program to find the best diabetes doctor at the earliest.
You can also speak to one of our counselors by just giving us a missed call at 08069450746, and we will get back to you.
This blog provides general information for educational and informational purposes only and shouldn't be seen as professional advice.
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