Endocrinology and Nutrition
Dr. Selma Souto specialist in endocrinology and nutrition
What is Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the medical specialization dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system, which is composed of the glands responsible for producing hormones. Hormones act in different places in our body, being fundamental for human growth and development, for the reproductive system and for metabolism.
What is an Endocrinologist about?
The endocrinologist treats disorders in the functioning of various glands (such as the pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries and testicles) and the endocrine organ, adipose tissue.
Areas of activity
Overweight and Obesity
Diabetes
Thyroid diseases
Other areas of activity include
– Dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol and/or triglycerides)
– Elevation of uric acid
– Hypertension due to endocrine causes
– Pituitary disorders (excess prolactin, pituitary tumours)
– Parathyroid disorders (changes in phosphorus and calcium metabolism, vitamin D deficiency, excess or decrease in parathyroid hormone),
– Disorders of the adrenal glands (hormone-producing (e.g.. cortisol) or non-producing nodules, cortisol deficiency, congenital hyperplasia)
– Hirsutism (excess terminal hair in women), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Menstrual irregularities, Menopause
– Male hypogonadism, andropause
– Hormonal infertility
– Osteopenia or osteoporosis
– Pubertal growth and development
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