The endocrine system is made up of the endocrine (ductless) glands. It works together with the nervous system to maintain the body's balance. It regulates important functions such as blood sugar control, reproduction, hunger and thirst.
What Does an Endocrinologist Do?
An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the endocrine system. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat diseases that can arise when the endocrine glands are underactive or overactive. After 4–5 years of specialty training in internal medicine, they complete another 3 years of training in the endocrine system.
What Conditions Do Endocrinologists Treat?
- Diabetes,
- Thyroid diseases,
- Reproductive problems/infertility,
- High blood pressure,
- Osteoporosis,
- Obesity,
- Low blood sugar,
- High blood lipids,
- Endocrine gland tumors.
Endocrine diseases generally have high treatment success rates. Although these conditions are chronic, early diagnosis and treatment can prevent many complications and help you regain your health. Patients are advised to have regular health check-ups and, if possible, to be followed by the same physician.
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