Endocrinology

During the consultation, the endocrinologist assesses the health status of patients from the endocrinological direction, identifies disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system, and treats diseases related to the secretion of hormones.

Diseases of the endocrine system include:

• Thyroid diseases: thyrotoxicosis (excess of thyroid hormones), hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormones), endemic, nodular and diffuse toxic goiter, thyroid adenoma, autoimmune thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland due to attack by its own antibodies)
• Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus
• Autoimmune diseases
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis - decreased bone density
• Acromegaly - dysfunction of the anterior pituitary gland
• Prolactinoma is a tumor of the anterior pituitary gland
• Hypothalamic syndrome (HTS) - damage to the hypothalamic region
• Gigantism - excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland
• Endocrine infertility - disorders leading to irregularity or absence of ovulation
• Sexual dysfunction
• Adrenal insufficiency - hypofunction of the adrenal cortex
• Itsenko-Cushing's disease - hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex
• Hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia are pathologies that arise due to excessively low or high levels of calcium in the blood serum
• Tumor processes in endocrine organs
• Nervous-mental disorders

All of the above pathologies develop as a result of malfunctions in the functioning of the endocrine glands caused by various reasons. Each of these diseases requires long-term and regular therapy.

Endocrine gynecology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with hormonal imbalance and thyroid diseases in women. You can make an appointment with a gynecologist-endocrinologist in Moscow by calling the numbers listed on the website of our medical center.

The insidiousness of hormonal imbalances is that at first they do not manifest themselves in any way. But any endocrine disorder is easier to prevent than to cure. Thus, timely detection of diseases of the endocrine system makes it possible to stop the development of such a serious pathology as diabetes mellitus.

Symptoms of endocrinological diseases are mainly nonspecific, that is, they are similar to the symptoms of other diseases. In order not to miss precious time, contact an endocrinologist when the first signs of trouble appear:

• Fatigue, constant weakness, drowsiness
• Difficulty concentrating, memory impairment
• Emotional instability
• Frequent numbness of the limbs
• Sharp, causeless weight loss or, conversely, weight gain
• Hair loss
• Abundant discharge of uncharacteristic color and odor in women
• Chronic fatigue, irritability
• Frequent headaches
• Feeling of discomfort (“coma”) in the throat
• Restless night's sleep
• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Dry mouth, constant thirst
• Deterioration of vision;
• Intolerance to cold and heat (although this has not been observed before)
• The appearance of acne and body hair
• Dryness and thinning of the skin
• Rapid heartbeat
• Hand shaking
• Bone fragility, frequent fractures
• Irregularities of the menstrual cycle
• Problems with pregnancy

Attention! None of these symptoms can be considered direct evidence of dysfunction of the endocrine glands. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis after diagnosis.

It is especially important for people whose close relatives suffer from endocrine diseases to contact the medical center.

To assess the work of the endocrine system, the doctors of our endocrinology center prescribe tests and instrumental studies for patients. It is advisable to bring with you to the consultation and show the endocrinologist the results of the analysis for the level of glucose in the blood (“for sugar”). Glucose is a source of energy in the body. For its assimilation, the hormone insulin is produced by the pancreas. In case of carbohydrate disorders, the glucose level is markedly increased or, conversely, decreased. Analysis "for sugar" makes it possible not only to diagnose diabetes mellitus, but also to timely detect the state of prediabetes, when glucose is only a little exceeds the norm. In addition, a change in hormonal levels can be a harbinger of a number of pathologies. The doctor will give recommendations on how to prevent the development of the disease.

During the consultation, the doctor collects an anamnesis, conducts an initial examination and palpation. If necessary, the patient is assigned laboratory and hardware studies:

• Blood biochemistry
• Ultrasound
• MRI
• CT
• DRA (densitometry) - determination of bone density
• Scintigraphy (radioisotope scanning)
• Fine needle biopsy

The most effective diagnostic method is the study of blood and urine for hormones. Blood is taken from the cubital vein in the morning. Women are tested at certain days of the menstrual cycle.

The method of treatment depends on the nature of the violations and is selected strictly individually. The endocrinology department of our medical center employs highly qualified specialists with extensive practical experience. The doctor will develop an effective treatment regimen, prescribe drugs that will help normalize the hormonal background. If the violations that have arisen are a consequence of the underlying disease, then it is treated first.

Remember that it is impossible to identify violations of the endocrine glands on your own. Do not self-medicate - it is dangerous! At the slightest suspicion of a pathology, undergo an examination by an endocrinologist. You can make an appointment with an endocrinologist in Moscow by phone or on the website of the medical center. For out-of-towners, an online consultation is available.

K+31 has comprehensive programs that include all the necessary preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures:

• Consultation with an endocrinologist
• Additional consultation with a therapist, gynecologist, urologist, neurologist, psychologist, trichologist
• Functional diagnostics of organs: endocrine gland, pancreas, neck, brain, mammary glands, gonads

Our clinic also has a medical examination, and there is a laboratory and diagnostic department in the medical centers. For children in pediatrics, a pediatric endocrinologist sees. Additionally, you can visit the department of neurology, cardiology, and rheumatology.