Endocrinology

Endocrinology, as a science, studies the structure and functioning of the endocrine glands (pancreas, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal glands, ovaries, etc.) that produce hormones. The interest area of endocrinology also includes the study of the hormone formation methods and their effect on the human body.

Endocrinology, as a branch of practical medicine, consists of the treatment of endocrinological diseases and elimination of the endocrine system disorders.

It's important to know. The human hormonal system subordinates all the processes that occur in the human body. Hormones produced by the endocrine system control the functioning of all human organs and regulate the energy metabolism. Hormones affect the reproductive function, metabolic processes, growth and development of the body.

What diseases does endocrinology treat?

In our Center, the endocrinology deals with the treatment of such diseases of the endocrine system as:

• diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus,
• pancreas diseases,
• all diseases of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, diffuse toxic goiter, etc.),
• metabolic disorders, including obesity,
• male and female endocrine infertility, as well as menstrual disorders, menopausal disorders, excessive pilosis in women, etc.,
• diseases of the adrenal glands (dysfunction of the adrenal cortex, chronic adrenal insufficiency, tumors of the adrenal glands),
• osteoporosis.

When endocrinology doctor advises to seek help?

1. When you are underweight or overweight. Do not postpone a visit to the endocrinologist also in case of a sharp change in weight towards decrease or increase for no apparent reason.
2. If you periodically have pains in the thoracic spine, or you have frequent fractures without a severe traumatic situation (more than 1 fracture in 5 years).
3. If you have rapid heartbeat (heart rhythm disorder), your fingers often tremble, you feel an internal trembling.
4. When tear secretion, dryness and other unpleasant feelings in the eyes.
5. When you noticed that you began to drink more water due to feeling thirsty and dry mouth. And for this reason, urination becomes more frequent, especially at night.
6. Do not postpone a visit to the doctor of the Umit clinic if you begin to notice general weakness, fatigue, frequent headaches or memory impairment.
7. See an endocrinologist if you notice hair loss or excessive hair growth. Or if you suffer from persistent acne.
8. If you suffer from miscarriage, menstrual irregularities, discharge from the mammary glands.
9. If you have a high blood pressure, which first appeared before the age of 45 and is difficult to control with medicines.

Visit an endocrinologist, even if you have no any symptoms

• If you are planning a pregnancy or are in early pregnancy,
• if someone from close relatives suffers from thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, or they have had early heart attacks, strokes
• for the purpose of regular examination to exclude the development of endocrinological diseases