What Is Endocrinology and Metabolism?
The Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases is a medical specialty focused on hormone-producing glands, the effects of hormones on the body, and metabolic functions. Hormones regulate many vital processes including growth, development, energy balance, sleep, stress response, reproduction, and metabolism.
At Özel Algomed Hastanesi, the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases provides diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment services for diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, osteoporosis, insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic diseases using modern medical approaches.
What Does Endocrinology Treat?
The Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases diagnoses and treats:
- Diabetes
- Thyroid diseases
- Obesity
- Insulin resistance
- Osteoporosis
- Pituitary gland disorders
- Adrenal gland diseases
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Metabolic syndrome
- Calcium and bone metabolism disorders
- Hormonal imbalances
Symptoms of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Symptoms of endocrine diseases may vary depending on the condition. Common symptoms include:
- Excessive thirst and frequent urination
- Sudden weight gain or weight loss
- Fatigue and weakness
- Palpitations
- Hair loss
- Menstrual irregularities
- Increased body hair
- Muscle weakness
- Swelling in the neck
- Excessive sweating
- Skin changes
Tests Performed in the Endocrinology Department
Major tests performed in the Department of Endocrinology include:
- Blood glucose measurement
- HbA1c test
- TSH, T3, and T4 tests
- Cortisol test
- Insulin and C-peptide test
- Vitamin D test
- OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test)
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Bone density measurement (DEXA)
- Hormone tests
