Endocrinologist for adults in Kharkiv

Endocrinologist consultation

An endocrinologist is a highly qualified doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system. This is an important branch of medicine, as hormones play a key role in regulating various processes in the body. An endocrinologist treats the following diseases:

• Type I and II diabetes mellitus – impaired insulin synthesis or changes in receptor sensitivity to it, which leads to increased blood sugar levels.
• Diabetes insipidus is a clinical syndrome manifested by a decrease in the production of the hormone vasopressin and impaired ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine.
• Endemic goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency in the body.
• Hypothyroidism is a decrease in the production of thyroid hormones.
• Hyperthyroidism is excessive synthesis of thyroid hormones.
• Autoimmune thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that leads to damage or destruction of the organ's cells.
• Thyroid adenoma is a benign neoplasm in glandular cells.
• Hyperparathyroidism – increased production of parathyroid hormone and increased calcium levels in the blood.
• Prolactinoma is a pituitary tumor that leads to excessive synthesis of the hormone prolactin.
• Cushing's disease is an excess level of cortisol in the blood.
• Adrenal insufficiency – decreased hormone synthesis by the adrenal cortex.
• Acromegaly – excessive production of growth hormone and other diseases.