The endocrine system (thyroid gland) is one of the main systems of the human body that produces hormones that determine the overall functioning of the entire body, which is why it often becomes the cause of poor well-being.
An endocrinologist advises on disorders of the endocrine glands: diabetes mellitus, diseases of the adrenal glands, in the case of disorders of the thyroid gland.
In the clinic, professionals in their field give advice, perform the necessary diagnostic tests with modern equipment, prescribe treatment and recommendations for the prevention or exacerbation of diseases.
Endocrine diseases are a common cause of people feeling bad. Doctors notice that more and more people are suffering from endocrine diseases. Various endocrine disorders have a huge negative impact on the psyche, the heart and the whole body in general.
An endocrinologist examines, diagnoses and treats diseases caused by disorders of the endocrine glands. It is recommended to consult an endocrinologist if:
- The blood pressure jumps, the heart rate has increased, the hands or the whole body constantly tremble;
- Constant mood changes without reason, fatigue, anxiety, symptoms of depression have appeared;
- You have become more sensitive to the cold, hot flashes, increased sweating;
- The skin became dry, hair began to fall out and dry, acne and pigment spots increased;
- You constantly feel weak, you are sleepy, you get tired quickly;
- Unexplained weight gain or loss;
- Discharge from the nipples (for both women and men);
- Increased hairiness, disturbed menstrual cycle; Decreased sexual activity and erectile dysfunction in men;
- Increased blood cholesterol levels;
- Decreased or increased levels of potassium, sodium, calcium in the blood;
- Osteoporosis began to develop, rare bones;
- The volume of the neck has increased, you can feel the nodules in the neck.
The most common endocrinological diseases: diabetes, adrenal diseases, thyroid diseases, obesity, hormonal imbalance, etc.:
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes), a disease caused by disturbances in the metabolism of carbohydrates in the body, leading to an increase in the level of glucose in the blood. Carbohydrate metabolism disorder is caused by a lack of insulin - the pancreas does not produce insulin at all (absolute lack of insulin - type I diabetes) or produces an insufficient amount of it (relative lack of insulin - type II diabetes);
Goiter
Goiter (goiter) is the most common endocrine disease, which manifests itself as nodules in an enlarged thyroid gland, disturbed in its hormonal function. Sometimes the activity of the thyroid gland becomes very active and manifests itself in weight loss, heart palpitations, and profuse sweating. Otherwise, the activity of the thyroid gland, on the contrary, slows down significantly and is manifested by a sudden increase in body weight, drowsiness, apathy;
Addison's disease
Addison's disease (chronic adrenocortical insufficiency) is an endocrine disorder in which insufficient steroid hormones are secreted due to damage to the cells of the adrenal cortex. The clinical symptoms of this disease become apparent only when 90% of the cells are destroyed. adrenal cortex. Signs of chronic Addison's disease: discolored skin and mucous membranes, weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, decreased libido, weight loss, indigestion, dizziness. Signs of acute Addison's disease: nausea, vomiting, fainting, fever, abdominal pain;
Thyroid disorders.
Thyroid disorders. Long-term stress, stressful work, lack of iodine, inherited genes are the most commonly mentioned causes of thyroid diseases. And a disturbed thyroid weakens the whole body. About 28% of people in Lithuania have thyroid disorders. population. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that often a person still feels healthy, and changes in the gland are already taking place. Therefore, prophylactic tests of thyroid hormones have long been popular in the Western world, which help to detect the disease in a timely manner.
During the endocrinologist's consultation, a highly qualified consultation is provided, an operative examination is performed and, if necessary, treatment and recommendations are prescribed. An endocrinologist diagnoses and treats diseases caused by disorders of the endocrine glands: thyroid pathology, diabetes, overweight, obesity, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, etc. After assessing the patient's condition during the consultation, the doctor may order diagnostic tests:
- thyroid ultrasound;
- puncture biopsy of thyroid nodules;
- laboratory blood tests (all hormones, antibodies, medullary thyroid cancer marker, electrolytes, vitamin D, glycosylated hemoglobin, glycemia, glucose tolerance test, etc.);
