What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is a medical speciality that focuses on the endocrine system, which is related to glands like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, ovaries, and testes. The endocrine system regulates many of our body's essential hormonal functions.
KD Hospital's endocrinology department is equipped with advanced technology and a team of experts specialising in treating various endocrine and hormonal disorders. From diabetes to thyroid issues or growth, puberty and other hormonal imbalances, we're dedicated to providing you with the best care possible.
Why to see an endocrinologist?
Hormonal imbalances can lead to health problems. We treat endocrine disorders, including:
- Diabetes mellitus: Includes type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy).
- Thyroid disorders: Conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune), goiter, postpartum thyroiditis and thyroid nodules.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A common condition that can lead to irregular menstrual cycles, increased hair growth, and challenges with fertility.
- Hirsutism: Excessive hair growth in women in areas typically associated with male patterns, such as the face, chest, and back.
- Menstrual disorders: Irregular or painful periods.
- Obesity: Weight management and related hormonal issues.
- Growth disorders in children (height related issues)
- Puberty disorders: Conditions like Early or delayed puberty issues and gynecomastia.
- Sex hormone disorders: Issues affecting sexual development and function.
- Menopause: Support and treatment for symptoms related to menopause.
- Osteoporosis: A condition where bones become weak and brittle.
- Pituitary disorders: Conditions affecting the pituitary gland, which controls many other glands in our body.
- Adrenal disorders: Issues related to the adrenal glands, which produce hormones like cortisol.
- Parathyroid disorders: Conditions affecting calcium levels in the body.
- High prolactin levels: This can cause issues like irregular periods or infertility.
- Endocrine tumors: Tumors that affect hormonal glands.
- High blood pressure due to endocrine disorders: Sometimes high blood pressure is linked to hormonal issues.
With the rise in conditions like diabetes and obesity, which affect millions of people worldwide, it's more important than ever to get the correct diagnosis and treatment. Many people with diabetes don't experience symptoms until complications arise, so early detection is key. Our KD Hospital, Ahmedabad team is committed to offering the best treatment per specific needs.
You can consult and receive comprehensive treatment for all the above-mentioned endocrine diseases at KD Hospital under one roof.
Our doctors
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM(Endocrinology)
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