Hormone Disorder


Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system of glands which secrete hormones. Hormones regulate metabolism, respiration, growth, reproduction, sensory perception, and movement. Hormone disorder is one of the many underlying reasons for a wide range of medical conditions.

Conditions Treated

Our team of Endocrinologists provides a range of treatment, which are not limited to the following:

Bone Disorders

  • Hyper- and Hypo-Parathyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D Deficiency

Diabetes

  • Diabetes in Pregnancy
  • Diabetes with Complications
  • Insulin requiring Diabetes (Eg. Type 1, LADA)
  • Services
    • Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGMS)
    • Dietetics
    • Eye and Foot Screening
    • Insulin Pumps
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Electrolyte Disorders

  • Calcium Disorders
  • Potassium Disorders
  • Sodium Disorders

Metabolic Disorders

  • Lipid Disorders including Familial Hypercholesterolemia
  • Non-Diabetic Related Hypoglycemia
  • Obesity
  • Peri-Operative Bariatric Surgery Care

Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders

  • Acromegaly
  • Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s Disease)
  • Cushing’s Syndrome
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Nodules (Incidentalomas)
  • Phaechromocytoma
  • Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s Syndrome)

Secondary Hypertension

  • Adrenal Incidentalomas
  • Hypertension with Hypokalemia
  • Onset of Hypertension at less than 50 years old
  • Poorly Controlled Blood Pressure

Sexual Disorders

  • Delayed/ Premature Puberty
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hirsutism
  • Hypogonadism
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Sexual Disorders

Thyroid Disorders

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Subclinical Thyroid Disorders
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
  • Thyroid Nodules

Transitional Care

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Genetic Hormonal Deficiencies

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