An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of hormones, metabolism, and nutritional problems. Treats conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth problems, osteoporosis and hormonal imbalances. It is advisable to see an endocrinologist if you have symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, weight changes, growth problems, menstrual disorders or if you have a previous diagnosis of an endocrine disease.
Your appendix is a small, fingerlike sac attached to your large intestine. It's about 2 inches long (5 centimeters) and normally has no role after you're born. But if the inside of your appendix gets infected or inflamed — known as appendicitis — it can be dangerous and sometimes deadly.
Calciphylaxis is the vascular calcification of arteries of medium and small caliber, generally occurring in patients with renal failure.
Delayed puberty is the inability of the body to develop normally during adolescence, resulting in small or underdeveloped reproductive organs.
Precocious puberty is the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics (development of the breast, pubic and axillary hair) before 8 years of age in girls and 9 years in boys. It is not a disease but we must take into account the psychological circumstances that this can generate in girls and boys.
Erythroderma is associated with metabolic disorders where an inflammation of the body surface occurs with erythema and desquamation.
Giantism is a rare endocrine disorder caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) during childhood. Giantism is the result of somatotropic cells hyperplasia and it's characterized by abnormal length and height .
Gland cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the glands.
Gynecomastia is the abnormal growth of breast tissue in the male chest area.
Hirsutism is the excessive growth of hair in women, following a male pattern in areas such as: sideburns, chin, breast areolas, neck, thorax, as well as back and thighs.
Hormonal changes are a pathology that occurs when there is a hormonal imbalance between normal levels of hormones. The most common causes are menopause, pregnancy, menstrual cycles, a sedentary life, stress and a poor diet.
Hypothyroidism is a condition arising from insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland.
Infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive a child or carry a pregnancy to term. If having sex 3 times a week in 1 year it is not possible to conceive without contraceptive use, it is a symptom of fertility problems.
Diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by the malfunction of the pancreas that does not secrete enough insulin or when the cells do not respond to its stimulus.
La menopausia es la suspensión de la menstruación de manera natural, comúnmente a partir de los 45 años, suele llegar sola y los síntomas se pueden manifestar unos años antes.
La menopausia es la suspensión de la menstruación de manera natural, comúnmente a partir de los 45 años, suele llegar sola y los síntomas se pueden manifestar unos años antes.
Metabolic syndrome is a condition where there are five or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease: Central obesity (waist circumference greater than 40 in. or 102 cm). Hypertension (BP 130/85 mm Hg or taking medication for hypertension). High fasting plasma glucose (100 mg/dL or 5.6 mmol/L). OR low HDL cholesterol (<40 mg/dL, 1.03 mmol/L in men, <50 mg/dL, 1.29 mmol/L in women). High triglycerides (150 mg/dL or 1.69 mmol/L) . OR high medication for treating high triglyceride levels. Increased blood pressure at rest (≥130 mm Hg systolic or ≥85 mm Hg diastolic) . OR taking medication for blood pressure.
La obesidad es el aumento de peso no sano, ocasionado por una dieta inadecuada sumada al sedentarismo.
La obesidad es el aumento de peso no sano, ocasionado por una dieta inadecuada sumada al sedentarismo.
Osteoporosis is the decrease in bone mass density, making bones more porous and less resistant to knocks or external injuries.
Osteoporosis is the decrease in bone mass density, making bones more porous and less resistant to knocks or external injuries.
Being overweight means that your weight is greater than what's considered healthy for your height. If you are Overweight, then you have too much body fat. Being overweight not only does it affect how you look, it also has an impact on your physical and emotional health. When you're overweight, extra weight can put pressure on the body's joints, which may cause pain in the hips, knees or lower back. Overweight also increases your risk for many diseases and conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and some cancers.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disease located in the ovaries, in which hormone levels rise causing certain problems such as ovarian cysts.
Prediabetes is a condition with blood glucose levels above normal, but below those diagnostic of diabetes.
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