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At the Atlantic Endocrinology & Diabetes Center in New York, we are aware that endocrinologists can be helpful for both common and rare endocrine problems.

We will assist you in determining the justifications for seeing an endocrinologist in this blog.

Reasons to see an endocrinologist as soon as possible

A hormonal imbalance (too much or too little) or a malfunctioning gland are the causes of endocrine diseases. The entire body is impacted by the intricate tasks performed by endocrine glands. The pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, ovaries and testicles, adrenals, and pituitary are endocrine glands.

Why would you need to see an endocrinologist?

Reasons to see an endocrinologist include:

1) Diabetes mellitus:

• The most prevalent endocrine disorder in the US is diabetes. 34.2 million Americans, or about 10.5% of the population, had diabetes in 2018.
• One in every 1.6 Americans has type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes can all be categorized. Outside the scope of our discussion, there are other kinds of diabetes.
• 90–95 percent of all diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes. High blood sugars are caused by insulin resistance and the pancreas’ inability to produce adequate insulin.
• The body’s own pancreatic insulin-producing cells are destroyed in type 1 diabetes. It is known as autoimmune destruction in medicine. As a result, there is an absolute lack of insulin. Insulin must be replaced during treatment using an insulin pump or injections.
• Pregnancy-related diabetes is

2) Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid is located in the front of the neck. It generates T4 and, to a lesser extent, T3 hormones. The brain, heart, gastrointestinal tract, bones, and practically every other organ in the body are all impacted by thyroid hormone.

Causes of both a high thyroid level and a low thyroid level (hypothyroidism) are thyroid gland disorders (hyperthyroidism). Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most frequent cause of hypothyroidism. Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, toxic adenoma, and less frequent causes are among the causes of hyperthyroidism.

Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer are two illnesses that endocrinologists can diagnose and treat because of the way the thyroid gland is built.

3) Obesity

Some people would be shocked to find obesity here. Neither poor decision-making nor a lack of discipline causes obesity. Obesity is a complicated, chronic illness that raises the possibility of contracting additional illnesses and conditions. It goes beyond just an aesthetic issue.

Similar to other chronic conditions, obesity needs lifelong care. Treatment for obesity includes diet, exercise, medication, and/or surgery. A board-certified specialist in obesity medicine can do a complete medical evaluation and work with you to develop a unique weight loss plan.

4) Osteoporosis

Low bone mass and deteriorating bone structure are symptoms of osteoporosis. This causes bone fragility and raises the possibility of hip, spine, and wrist fractures. Contrast it with osteoarthritis, which is joint pain brought on by joint wear and strain.

This study estimates that in 2010, there were roughly 53.6 million older US people who suffered from osteoporosis and poor bone mass combined.

The term “silent sickness” generally refers to osteoporosis. Bone loss happens without warning. It’s possible for someone to experience a fracture before discovering they have osteoporosis. The first step is to have an osteoporosis screening. An osteoporotic fracture can be prevented and its effects lessened using safe and efficient therapies.