Adolescent Endocrinology In Vijayawada
The physician recognizes pathological diseases that may arise throughout adolescence with a chronology of the endocrine systems from late puberty to adulthood. Hormones are the messenger in the body that travels in the glands to make sure that the functioning of the body is done properly. Endocrinology is the study of hormones and their functioning in the endocrine glands and organs. The body is capable to produce and release over 50 hormones like adrenaline, estrogen, insulin, melatonin, thyroid hormone, etc. The functions of these hormones are to act as a catalyst for functions like:
- Sleep
- Metabolism
- Sexual activities
- Growth
Some glands in the body produce and release hormones that are called endocrine glands like adrenal glands, parathyroid glands, pineal glands, etc.
Pediatric endocrinologists are specialists that treat children with some endocrine conditions. A child may have some pediatric endocrine conditions like:
- Obesity
- Short stature
- Congenital thyroid and adrenal disorder
- Precocious puberty
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian Disease
- Calcium and bone disorders
- Sexual differentiation disorder
Consult children hormone specialist in Vijayawada at Endocrinology children hospital.
Short stature or obesity in children are usually overlooked by parents assuming that there will be a change in the condition once the child grows up but there may be underlying conditions that may cause some complications. Deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or growth hormones can affect the growth of the child. Parents should seek medical attention timely to avoid any medical conditions like:
- Early or delayed puberty
- Reduced growth
- Bone deformities
- Weight gain
- Atypical genitalia at birth
It is important to seek adolescent endocrinologist if you see any symptoms in your child so that the condition can be treated in time and the growth is not affected.
We offer adolescent endocrinology and diabetology treatment for children who live in and around Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Gudivada, Tadepalligudem, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Palakollu, and Narsapuram.
Consult the best pediatrician in vijayawada.