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The scope of activities of an endocrinologist is limited to the detection, treatment and prevention of diseases of the endocrine system. The doctor chooses the methods of correction of hormonal regulation for each patient, prescribes a treatment designed to eliminate the detected pathology.

In addition, the doctor engaged in the study of the functioning of the endocrine system, as well as a study on the etiological factors that lead to failure in its work. This allows you to find new methods of treatment of pathologies. That is, an endocrinologist deals with the treatment of the violations and eliminates their consequences. It is, first and foremost, normalization of hormonal status, metabolic processes, sexual dysfunction and other complications.


The main subsections of endocrinology

To endocrinology as a branch of medicine include areas such as:

  • Endocrinology children's. This branch deals with the study of the problems associated with the endocrine system during puberty and childhood.

  • Diabetology. This branch deals with the detection, therapy and prevention of diabetes and its complications. As regard to this disease was made multiple discoveries, diabetology at the moment, time became an independent discipline. The fact that diabetes mellitus is a disease difficult to treat in any child branch of medicine is problematic.


What organs endocrinologist treats?

The competence endocrinologist include treatment of the following bodies:

  • The pituitary gland and hypothalamus;
  • Iron thyroid and pancreas;
  • The pineal body;
  • The adrenal glands.

What diseases an endocrinologist treats?

  • Diabetes. These pathologies result from the dysfunctionthe pancreas and lack of insulin.
  • Diabetes is not sugar. This disease occurs due to dysfunction of the hypothalamus and pituitary. Main symptoms – frequent urination and constant thirst.

  • Thyroiditis of autoimmune origin, as a result of lack of iodine, is a pathological enlargement of the thyroid gland. (See also: thyroid disease in men and women)

  • Failure of calcium metabolism. At the same time in the serum detected by the increased or reduced content of this element.
  • Acromegaly. In this disease there is an increase in growth hormone secretion.
  • Any violations that develop as a result of failures in work of endocrine system: osteoporosis, disorders of the nervous and mental plan, the increase in body weight, sexual dysfunction and other diseases.
  • The Disease Itsenko-Kushinga. As a result of this pathology is disturbed activity of the adrenal glands.

    • How is the examination by an endocrinologist?

    On reception at the doctor, the patient goes through several procedures:

    • To begin with, the doctor finds out the patient's complaints and gather medical history.
    • Palpation and visual examination of the patient following the diagnostic phase. You may need an additional inspection of the genital organs.
    • Measuring blood pressure and listening to heart rhythms.
    • As needed, the patient is sent to undergo additional diagnostic techniques: CT, MRI, ultrasound, puncture, fence, etc.

    The equipment in the office of an endocrinologist

    A standard set of the endocrinologist:

    • Meter;
    • Scales;
    • A device for measuring sugar levels – blood glucose meter;
    • Rotometer;
    • A standard set of neurologist – hammer, tuning fork, monofilament;
    • Tests for ketone bodies and microalbuminuria in the urine.

    When should I visit an endocrinologist

    Diseases that are in the competence of a specialist, there are many. In this regard, the symptomatology of the disease is also high.

    Therefore, it is possible to list only the main featuresindicate that you need to contact the doctor:

    • Acceleration of heart rate.
    • Tremor of the extremities, both lower and upper.
    • Menstrual cycle, its delay or excessive length.
    • Hyperhidrosis, disturbances in thermoregulation, excess sebaceous glands.
    • Violation of appetite.
    • Changes of body weight in the direction of increase or decrease without any obvious reason.
    • Difficulties with concentration, low mood.

    • Infertility, the cause of which is unclear. (see also:causes,symptoms and treatment of infertility in men and women)

    • Deterioration of hair and nails.
    • Periodic occasional constipation, difficulty falling asleep, nausea.

    All these symptoms are a indication that a person has problems in the endocrine system. Perhaps in the blood is raised or lowered calcium concentration, or there are irregularities in the thyroid gland or other pathology.


    Symptoms of diabetes

    It is important not to miss the symptoms of this terrible disease and promptly seek qualified help:

    • Frequent urge to empty the bladder.
    • The emergence of itching of the skin and mucous membranes.
    • Inflammation of the skin.
    • The constant feeling of thirst.
    • The emergence muscle weakness, fatigue after short periods of work.
    • Problems with vision.
    • Headaches on the background of feelings of hunger.
    • Soreness in the calf area.
    • The decrease in body mass on the background of increased appetite.

    The need to visit an endocrinologist baby

    Sometimes children also need the help of this expert, it happens in the case when:

    • He reduced immune defense.
    • There is a lag or advance in physical and mental development.
    • There were violations of puberty, for example, underdevelopment of secondary sexual characteristics or large body mass.

    When should the first time to refer to the endocrinologist?

    You can do without a plannedspecialist visits if completely absent of the above symptoms.

    Nevertheless, should visit a doctor if:

    • It is planned the birth of a child.
    • The woman bears a child.
    • There is a question of choice of contraceptives.
    • The beginning of menopause.
    • The age of 45 years. And this rule applies to both sexes and does not depend on how the person feels. After this age limit you must come to the annual Wellness appointment with a specialist.