Endocrinologist consultation is an important step in the detection and treatment of diseases related to the endocrine system.

The endocrinologist during the consultation collects information of the patient’s complaints, chronic or hereditary diseases, previous surgeries, etc.; conducts an initial examination, performs palpation of the thyroid gland, if necessary. The doctor may prescribe laboratory tests to determine the level of required indicators, and if necessary, refers to instrumental diagnostics (ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray).

The doctor develops an individual treatment plan after a comprehensive examination and diagnosis, which may include medications, diet (specific nutritional recommendations that will help control hormone levels or other endocrine parameters), lifestyle recommendations (advice to reduce stress, increase physical activity and healthy lifestyle).

We recommend visiting Berehynia Medical Center for endocrinologist consultation in the following cases:

• the presence of known chronic endocrine pathology for correction of the condition (types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid diseases, chronic adrenal gland disorders, etc.)
• dry skin, excessive hair loss, acne;
• excessive hair growth on the face and body;
• sudden weight gain or loss;
• tightness in the chest when breathing, difficulty swallowing;
• excessive thirst, dry mouth;
• frequent urge to urinate, increasing at night;
• general weakness;
• memory impairment;
• insomnia;
• frequent headaches;
• irregular menstrual cycle;
• menopausal hot flashes.

Endocrinologist consultation is also necessary upon:

• preparation for pregnancy, if there are certain complaints;
• treatment of infertility, if test results reveal changes in hormonal parameters;
• complicated pregnancy associated with an endocrine disease (goiter, diabetes).