Treating patients with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis and other conditions associated with hormonal imbalances.
Endocrinology
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Endocrinology and Metabolism Care
Your endocrinology team focuses on diagnosing and treating hormone-based disease and metabolism disorders caused by imbalances in the endocrine system. Hormone imbalance can negatively impact your health and well-being. Through our individualized, integrated and innovative care model, our team is equipped to provide the best in endocrine care.
Common disorders treated by an endocrinologist include:
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Osteoporosis-calcium (bone) disorders
- Pituitary-gonad-adrenal disorders
What is the Endocrine System?
The Endocrine System consists of glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body. These hormones control many important functions in the body, including growth and development, metabolism and reproduction.
The body's endocrine system includes the pancreas, the thyroid, parathyroid, pineal, hypothalamus, adrenal and pituitary glands, ovaries and testes.
Diabetes is the most commonly treated disease of the endocrine system. Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. Bristol Health has a specific program to educate, treat and prevent diabetes.
What Can Cause an Endocrine Disorder?
Endocrine disorders can be caused by many things, however, the most common causes include:
- A gland producing too much or too little of a hormone, which is referred to as a hormone imbalance
- Heredity or genetic factors
- Benign or malignant lesions or tumors
Symptoms
Symptoms of an endocrine disorder often vary depending on the specific gland that is involved. The general symptom of fatigue and weakness is typical in most endocrine issues. A thorough evaluation along with blood and urine tests are done to determine your hormone levels to help diagnose the issue.
Treatment
Following diagnosis, your physician will work with you to determine your best plan of care, taking into careful consideration your goals. Treatments depend on the cause and/or severity of the disorder.
Recognized for Excellence
Bristol Health's diabetes program conducts individualized programs certified by the American Diabetes Association. ADA believes that training in diabetes self-management is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.
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