Department of Endocrinology
Endocrinology is the science of endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads, parathyroid gland, and adipose tissue) and their secretions called as hormones. Hormones largely attribute to a person’s deficiency, excess or resistance to hormones lead to varied manifestations affecting these personality traits.
The Endocrinology department at Queen's NRI Hospital offers a broad range of services and treatments including diabetes treatment, treatment for thyroid disorders, growth abnormalities in children, pubertal disorders, hypogonadism in males and females, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders and adrenal gland disorder treatment, obesity management, hormone replacement therapy and common endocrine problems in women like polycystic ovarian disease and hirsutism.
The diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases are guided by laboratory tests to a greater extent than for most specialties. The department is equipped with state-of-the art facilities for hormone assay and endocrine stimulation and suppression tests. The availability of the 1.5 Tesla MRI and 16 slice CT scan helps in the accurate diagnosis of pituitary and adrenal disorders. Endocrine emergencies and Critical Care services are available round the Clock.
Hormonal balance plays a key role in the endocrine system, which controls important body functions. Basically, it is a network of glands that secretes and releases hormones. The endocrine system also determines the ability to make a baby, how your heart beats, and the growth of bones and tissues.
There are hormone-related disorders like diabetes, thyroid, sexual dysfunction, and other growth disorders. When your body does not respond in the right way to certain hormones, endocrine disorders occur. Endocrinologists are experts, providing precise treatments that can help restore the normal balance and function of hormones.
Examples of Endocrine Disorders
The common endocrine disorders include:
Diabetes
Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder. If your body does not produce adequate insulin to regulate glucose, a condition called diabetes occurs. The main symptoms include:
- Increased hunger
- Body weight changes
- Tiredness
- Blurry vision
- Numbness
The best treatment for diabetes is a change in lifestyle and medications. To regulate your glucose levels, you require regular insulin medications.
PCOS
When there is an imbalance of reproductive hormones, they may trigger problems in the ovaries, leading to PCOS.
The symptoms include:
- Excessive hair
- Acne
- Weight gain
- Darkening skin
- Acne
Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroid hormone. The common signs include weight loss, sweating, nervousness, and a fast heart rate. If your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, it is called hypothyroidism. This disorder leads to constipation, dry skin, depression, and fatigue.
How to treat endocrine disorders?
Our best endocrinologists in India at Queen’s NRI hospital treat and diagnose problems related to endocrine glands. Hormone imbalances cause a wide range of medical conditions. They focus on hormones, glands, and tissues. Our team works together with the help of advanced facilities to provide you with up-to-date treatments, thereby helping you achieve the best quality of life.
Here are the endocrine problems that our endocrinologists in Vizag treat:
- Weight control and obesity
- High blood cholesterol levels
- Uric acid and gout
- Thyroid
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Reproductive endocrinology disorder
- Gut hormone disorders
Blood and urine tests can be taken to check your hormone levels to identify whether you have an endocrine disorder or not. Imaging tests may be done to determine the precise problem. As the symptoms vary and depend on the specific gland, the precise diagnosis will be done by our experienced endocrinologists.
The endocrinology department at Queen's NRI Hospital offers a wide range of services and treatments, including diabetes treatment, treatment for thyroid disorders, growth abnormalities in children, pubertal disorders, hypogonadism in males and females, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, and adrenal gland disorder treatment, obesity management, hormone replacement therapy and common endocrine problems in women like polycystic ovarian disease and hirsutism.
With state-of-the-art facilities for hormone assay and endocrine stimulation and suppression tests, our experts precisely diagnose the endocrine disorder through laboratory tests. To achieve an accurate diagnosis, a 1.5 Tesla MRI and 16-slice CT scan help for pituitary and adrenal disorders. Connect with our endocrine experts who are available round the clock.