Dentistry

Endocrinology is a specialty that involves assessment of a wide range of symptoms in relation to either too much or too little hormones.  The role of an Endocrinologist is to take a history, perform physical examination and arranging appropriate investigations (mainly blood and urine tests) to accurately diagnose the endocrine condition.  Most endocrine condition can be managed by taking medications but some may require surgery. In such situation, the patient will be referred to the appropriate surgical consultants.

Common conditions treated by an Endocrinologist include:

1)    Diabetes mellitus and diabetes related complications

2)    Thyroid disorders, including over and underactive thyroid

3)    Osteoporosis and calcium disorder

4)    Testosterone deficiency syndrome

5)    Obesity and weight management

6)    Other rarer endocrine condition included pituitary disorder (for example prolactinoma and acromegaly), adrenal disorders (for example Addison’s disease) and endocrine hypertension.