What does an endocrinologist do?

An endocrinologist is a medical specialist who deals with diseases of the endocrine glands.

Endocrine glands produce hormones, substances that regulate numerous functions in the body.

The endocrine glands are:
- the pituitary gland
- the thyroid
- the parathyroids
- the pancreas
- the adrenal glands
- the ovaries
- the testicles

In case of suspicion or appearance of:

- Overweight and obesity

- Diabetes mellitus

- Alterations in thyroid function (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)

- Alterations in the morphology of the thyroid (thyroiditis, thyroid nodules)

- Alterations in parathyroid function ( hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism)

- Alterations in pituitary function (increased prolactin)

- Alterations in the morphology of the pituitary gland ( pituitary adenoma)

- Diseases of the adrenal glands (adenoma)

- Osteopenia and osteoporosis

- Changes in the menstrual cycle

- Presence of excessive hair ( hirsutism)

it is useful to perform hormonal tests and an endocrinological examination.

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