Endocrinology is a super-speciality branch dealing with endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, endocrine pancreas, adrenals, testes, ovary, and adipose tissue), Their secretions are called hormones. The department spearheads the management of widely prevalent disorders like diabetes mellitus, obesity, thyroid dysfunction, osteoporosis, hypogonadism and infertility, hirsutism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, young onset hypertension, short stature, metabolic conditions, as well as other highly complex hormonal disorders. The department has excellent facilities for patient care, education and research.
ENDOCRINE DISEASES
Specialist Consultation:
Diabetes
Thyroid
Bone - Osteoporosis, Rickets, Calcium disorders
Obesity and Overweight
Growth, Development and Short stature
Reproductive disorders and Infertility
Hypogonadism
Menstrual problems, Menopause, Hirsutism
Ambiguous genitalia
Pituitary Gland disorders
(e.g. Acromegaly, Increased Prolactin)
Adrenal disorders
(e.g. Cushing's syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency)
Hypertension (Young Onset)
Lipid Disorders and Hypercholesterolemia
Recurrent kidney stones