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Thyroid Disorder
Problems with the thyroid include a variety of disorders that can result in the gland producing too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) or too much (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid disorders can affect heart rate, mood, energy level, metabolism, bone health, pregnancy and many other functions…
Obesity
Obesity is a complex disease involving having too much body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It’s a medical problem that increases the risk of many other diseases and health problems. These can include heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea and certain cancers…
Specialises in Diabetes (Type 1 , Type 2 , Diabetes in Pregnancy)
Blood sugar that is not well controlled in a pregnant woman with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes could lead to problems for the woman and the baby…
PCOS / Hirsutism
Hirsutism is a condition that causes excess hair to grow on certain parts of your body. It mainly affects women and people assigned female at birth. Hirsutism doesn’t have a known cause, but it’s a symptom of other conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome. Treatment options include weight loss, medications and other hair removal options…
Puberty disorders
Children with precocious puberty grow quickly at first but tend to stop growing earlier than usual, making them shorter than average as adults. Though the cause of precocious puberty in most children is unknown, it can sometimes be caused by a brain tumor or an injury to the endocrine glands…
Short Stature
Short stature is a general term used to describe a condition in which a child or a teen’s height is well below the average height of his or her peers. Short stature typically means that a person’s height is below that of the shortest 3 percent to 5 percent of children of the same age and sex…
Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary tumors are unusual growths that develop in the pituitary gland. This gland is an organ about the size of a pea. It’s located behind the nose at the base of the brain. Some of these tumors cause the pituitary gland to make too much of certain hormones that control important body functions…
Calcium and Bone Disorders,
Metabolic bone disease is a weakening of the bones caused by abnormal levels of the bone’s “building blocks,” such as calcium, phosphorus or of vitamin D. Diseases or conditions that cause deficiencies in any of these things can lead to bone loss, fragile bones, fractures, bone deformities and serious disability…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of broken bones (fractures). Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health…
Adrenal Disorders
Hormones produced in the adrenal glands include cortisol, adrenaline and aldosterone. Production that is too much or too little can result in adrenal disorders that affect the way your body functions. Adrenal crisis is a medical emergency that happens when there is a severe lack of cortisol…
Resistant Hypertension
Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure that remains above 140/90 mmHg despite optimal use of three antihypertensive medications of different classes, including a diuretic. Such patients are more likely to have a secondary cause and to suffer end-organ damage…
Transgender Endocrinology / Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria occurs when there is a conflict between the sex you were assigned at birth and the gender with which you identify. This can create significant distress and can make you feel uncomfortable in your body. People with gender dysphoria may want to change the way that they express their gender…