Diabetology & Endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus:
Raised blood glucose (sugar) levels can be asymptomatic or can lead to various symptoms like frequent urination, thirst, weight loss, repeated infections, etc. Broadly divided into two Types Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (commonly seen in children) & Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (commonly seen in adults)
Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism:
Dysfunction of the thyroid gland leading to weight changes/ changes in body temperature/ changes in the body’s metabolism etc,
Thyroid Nodules- Present as small or large neck swellings, and may cause compressive symptoms like difficulty in swallowing, breathing, etc
Pituitary Gland-related Disorders:
Adenomas – Small tumors of the pituitary gland which can lead to various symptoms like headaches, visual disturbances, etc,
Masses in & around the pituitary gland leading to hyper or hyposecretion of hormones,
Hypersecretion of certain hormones from the pituitary like Prolactin, Cortisol, Growth Hormone, etc
Growth disorders (short stature):
Excessive Facial and Body Hair/Menstrual Disorders/Obesity:
In females, Regarded as Hirsutism It could be a manifestation of common disorders like Polycystic
Ovarian disease (PCOD) or some rare diseases like Tumours of ovaries or adrenals
Osteoporosis and related Metabolic Bone Disease, Disturbances in Calcium Metabolism:
Weak bones or fragile bones leading to repeated fractures or progressive stooping of posture etc.
High or low calcium levels in the blood can produce various symptoms like cramps, aches, and pains, spasms, repeated kidney stones, etc