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Endocrinology

An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various diseases associated with disorders of the endocrine system. They study a variety of diseases, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, metabolic disorders, growth abnormalities, and other conditions associated with hormonal imbalances. Endocrinologists conduct research, prescribe treatment, and provide recommendations for maintaining patients’ health.

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Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that studies the endocrine system, including hormones and their interactions in various organs and tissues.

An endocrinologist in Ivano-Frankivsk diagnoses and treats:

The main task of an endocrinologist is to normalize hormone levels. Most endocrinology diseases are chronic, but with proper diagnosis and correction, the quality of life is preserved.

Diseases of the thyroid gland (diffuse goiter, nodular goiter, hypo and hyperplasia, autoimmune thyroiditis);

Disorders of the parathyroid glands (hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism);

Preventive treatment for diabetes mellitus;

Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes insipidus;

Diseases of the adrenal glands (Addison’s disease, diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome, etc;)

Problems with excessive body weight.

SYMPTOMS WHEN YOU NEED TO VISIT AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST

If you observe any of these symptoms and signs, make an appointment for a consultation and examination with an endocrinologist.

Discomfort, pain in the front of the throat;

Feeling of a “foreign body” in the throat;

Sudden hair loss;

Heart palpitations;

Pronounced sweating;

Dry skin, eyes, mouth, and thirst;

Lethargy, severe general weakness;

Hand and body tremors;

Paresthesia (numbness in the limbs);

Pain in the lower extremities;

Visual impairment;

Sleep and thermoregulation disorders;

Overweight or sudden weight loss.

Excessive male pattern hair in women (upper lip, chin, around the nipples, abdomen);

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASES

During the consultation with an endocrinologist, you voice your complaints. The doctor palpates the thyroid gland and lymph nodes. To clarify the diagnosis, the endocrinologist prescribes:

– Ultrasound diagnostics;
– Hormone tests

Additionally, it can be used for diagnostics:

– Elastography – to exclude a malignant process in case of detection of pathological formations in the thyroid gland;
– Thyroid puncture – a method of examining thyroid nodes for early diagnosis of possible malignant tumors.

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Based on the results of the examinations, the endocrinologist will prescribe treatment and recommend the next date for a secondary consultation. Regular preventive examinations will provide the necessary correction in treatment and are also important for early diagnosis.

For people who have weight problems (overweight, sudden weight loss without changes in diet and lifestyle), it is important to get checked by an endocrinologist before dieting and exercising. Often, the problem lies in the area of hormone production disorders. In this case, the basis for weight normalization is the necessary treatment, along with dietary correction and recommended physical activity.

To make an appointment with an endocrinologist at the medical and diagnostic center “Med-Atlant” in Ivano-Frankivsk, please call by phone, via Viber or the appointment form.

PRICES FOR ENDOCRINOLOGY AT MED-ATLANT IN IVANO-FRANKIVSK

Service	Price (UAH)
Prices for endocrinology in the MCC “Med-Atlant” in Ivano-Frankivsk
Consultation of an endocrinologist	500

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QUESTION-ANSWER

What does an endocrinologist treat?

The main task of an endocrinologist is to diagnose and treat the human endocrine glands:

thyroid and parathyroid glands;
pituitary gland;
hypothalamus;
adrenal glands;
pancreas;
ovaries and testes, etc.

How is an examination by an endocrinologist performed?

The doctor takes anamnesis. Depending on the complaints, the doctor conducts a visual examination and palpation: palpates the thyroid gland, examines the elbows, and may ask to perform the Romberg test (close your eyes, stretch your arms). If necessary, he refers to additional examinations: Ultrasound, laboratory tests, consultations with related specialists.

When should I visit an endocrinologist?

For symptoms such as: increased fatigue, lethargy, difficulty concentrating, excessive body hair, hair loss, constant thirst, dry mouth, neck discomfort, etc.
In case of changes based on the results of ultrasound or laboratory tests.
Upon referral from other specialists.

What does an endocrinologist check in pregnant women?

The doctor counsels pregnant women with existing endocrine pathologies or those that may occur during pregnancy (gestational diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases).