Question 1

what does an endocrinologist do?

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Hormone disorders: An endocrinologist is a specialist in the endocrine system, organs that produce the main hormones in our bodies, and parts of the pituitary and brain - whew. Usually an internal medicine doctor with advanced training and certification in endocrine disease. A reproductive endocrinologist (like me) is a  specialist in fertility and endocrine disorders specific to female reproduction.

Question 2

what exactly does an endocrinologist do?

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Hormones: Endocrinologists take care of diseases of hormone such as thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, reproductive, parathyroid, bone...They are also trained to treat disease of metabolism such as obesity, lipids, diabetes, high blood pressure.  Some genetic diseases can also be evaluated and treated by an endocrinologist.

Question 3

when should someone see an endocrinologist?

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Wow: Hi. I'd say if someone has a hormone problem (or a metabolic problem we treat). The big ones the general population has heard of are diabetes and thyroid problems. There are other rare ones few have heard of. If you are referred to an endo, keep the appointment - we do a lot of weird, rare stuff. Good luck!

Question 4

cant lose weight do i need endocronologist?

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No but you: Should see a qualified weight loss doctor that can sit with you and review your previous attempts and help you get on a program that is right for you.

Question 5

what are the reasons to see an endocrinologist?

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Hormone disorder: Endocrinologists see people with many different hormonal abnormalities. Pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal disorders, as well as diabetes, osteoporosis and calcium disorders, and sex hormone abnormalities are among the many illnesses endocrinologists manage. Some disorders like diabetes and hypothyroidism can be managed by primary care physicians, but complex cases are referred.

Question 6

what are good reasons to see an endocrinologist?

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Specialized care: An endocrinologist who is board-certified is specially trained and qualified to help treat patients who have disorders of hormones and metabolism. The most common conditions treated by endocrinologists are: diabetes mellitus, other metabolic diseases (pcos, dyslipidemia, etc), thyroid disease, growth disorders, osteoporosis/calcium disorders, pituitary, reproductive, and adrenal problems.

Question 7

what are reasons for someone to see an endocrinologist?

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Hormonal problems: Hormonal problems such as diabetes, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, sexual function or infertility, cholesterol, calcium, and a whole host of other problems. Important to see one if your primary care doc recommends it.

Question 8

what kinds of tests should i expect at an endocrinologist?

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Blood tests: Would are most likely, but it depends on your symptoms and what disease or problem you are seeing the endocrinologust for.

Question 9

what to do if i have an appointment with and endocrinologist ?

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Keep it: Hi. Keep the appointment. Your doc is referring you to an endo because he/she has a question about something in you that endo's specialize in (common conditions endo's help with include diabetes, thyroid problems, pituitary problems, metabolic bone problems, blood calcium problems, etc). Good luck!

Question 10

what should i expect at my first appointment with an endocrinologist?

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Lots: A complete history of your health, family history, examination and maybe lab tests.

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