Endocrinologia
L’endocrinologia è la branca della medicina che si occupa dello studio e della cura degli ormoni e delle ghiandole endocrine, come tiroide, pancreas, surreni e ipofisi.
Si occupa di diagnosticare e trattare disturbi come diabete, problemi tiroidei, squilibri ormonali, metabolismo e condizioni legate al sistema endocrino.
What it examines
Endocrinology focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hormone-related conditions.
An endocrinologist treats conditions related to:
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Hormones and their functions
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Endocrine glands (thyroid, pancreas, pituitary, adrenal glands and gonads)
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Metabolism (sugars, fats and energy)
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Diabetes and blood glucose disorders
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Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism)
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Hormonal imbalances
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Fertility and the reproductive system
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Growth and development (especially in young people)
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Osteoporosis and bone metabolism
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Weight-related conditions (obesity and metabolic syndrome)
Conditions treated
Common conditions managed by endocrinology include:
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Diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2)
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Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
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Goiter and thyroid nodules
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Parathyroid disorders
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Pituitary disorders (such as acromegaly and growth hormone deficiency)
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Adrenal disorders (hyperaldosteronism, Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency)
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Hormonal imbalances (androgens, estrogens and progesterone)
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Metabolic syndrome
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Osteoporosis and bone metabolism disorders
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Obesity and hormone-related weight issues
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Puberty and sexual development disorders
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Infertility and reproductive problems of endocrine origin
What we do
At our clinic, we provide:
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Specialist consultation
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Thyroid ultrasound