Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

The system in which the endocrine glands are located is called endocrine, and the science branch that examines the disorders in these glands is called endocrinology. Endocrine glands are located in the endocrine system; they also synthesize and secrete the hormones. Hormone glands produce hormones that have various functions in the body. In addition to its contribution to development, reproduction, growth and metabolism are hormones also controlling our reactions. The endocrines are located in the pancreas, thyroid, adrenal gland, parathyroid, ovaries in women, and testis in men, pituitary and hypothalamus. Problems in these glands can cause many different diseases. Endocrinologists deal with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases arising from the glands.

The most common diseases that the Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases Department deals with are as follows

• Too much or too little secretion of parathyroid hormone, which is responsible for calcium functions in the body,
• Cortisol hormone deficiency or excess,
• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes diseases,
• Pituitary gland failure,
• Insufficient or very high adrenaline level,
• Breast enlargement in men,
• Low testosterone level,
• Cushing's disease,
• Growth anomalies such as short neck or excessive elongation,
• Insufficient or excessive prolactin hormone secreted by the pituitary gland,
• Experiencing the problem of excessive hair growth,
• No beard growth in men,
• Health problems in the pituitary gland,
• The appearance of hormonal-induced erection problems,
• Micropenis or testicular failure problems,
• Thyroid gland diseases, especially goiter,
• Hormonal-induced sexual reluctance problems,
• Low or very high estrogen level,
• Entering the menopause period,
• The development of cystic formations or tumors in the glands,
• Excess of aldosterone hormone, which is responsible for potassium and sodium amounts in the blood,
• All health problems in the adrenal gland,
• Osteoclasis,
• Hashimoto's disease,
• Infection and inflammation in the thyroid glands,
• Entering early or late puberty,
• Presence of ovarian cysts,
• Low or high amount of fat in the blood,
• Rickets disease,
• Occurrence of thyroid cancers,
• Excess weight, regional lubrication or obesity,
• Problems not gaining weight,
• Hypertension diseases,
• Inability to have children (infertility)

The endocrinology and metabolic diseases department deals with all diseases and health problems in the body related to hormones and glands. However, in cases where other body systems or organs are affected, the patient is directed to other related departments.

Treatment of endocrinology and metabolism diseases differs are depending on the health problems and the body deformations.

The most common treatments are

Pharmacological / Hormonal Treatments: This method gives medical treatment to patients with endocrine diseases. The hormone supplements are performed with injections, oral tablets or medications in powder form according to the diagnosed disease. However, in cases where other body systems are negatively affected, different types of medications can be prescribed to the patient to increase nutrient absorption, strengthen the immune system, regulate the metabolic rate or eliminate other symptoms.

Surgical Operations: Surgical operation is a preferred method if the glands cannot be controlled by pharmacological treatments or there are tumourigenesis or cystic formations. The surgical method varies according to the disease stage, type, age of the patient, whether there is a chronic disease and general health condition. Apart from the endocrinologist, the relevant branch physicians, other surgeons and paramedics also take part in the operation.

Regulation of Daily Life Habits: To regulate metabolism and hormone levels, it is very important for a person to stay away from harmful habits (if there are any), and to live a healthy life. Therefore, personalized nutrition programs can be prepared, maintaining sleep patterns and applying exercise programs can be recommended.

As Bilva Health, we are at your service with our experienced Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases team and the doctors we are working with. We carry out the diagnosis and treatment process to be applied to our patients with our specialists and surgeons.

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