How can a pediatric endocrinologist enhance younger patients' quality of lifes.
Pediatric endocrinologists are experts in the care and treatment of patients with endocrine (hormonal) disorders. They can help enhance the quality of life of younger patients by identifying and treating endocrine disorders in a timely manner.
Rare endocrine conditions might have a number of symptoms that have little to no effect on individuals until they reach adulthood. However, they can have an immense impact on the lives of these individuals if they are not diagnosed and treated early on.
At KAP Pediatric Endocrinology we specialize in treating conditions and diseases that involve hormonal imbalances or other endocrine gland problems.
As chemical messengers, hormones play an important role in the body. Because of this, hormone or gland problems can affect many body systems and are often linked. Some of these conditions are:
Diabetes Mellitus
Pancreas is an important gland that helps regulate blood glucose levels. Abnormal blood glucose levels can indicate diabetes. A pediatric endocrinologist will ensure that you understand the different types of diabetes, such as type 1, type 2, prediabetes, cystic-fibrosis related diabetes, and post-transplant diabetes. Education about the correct type of diabetes will help you manage your diabetes effectively.
Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid gland is the body’s thermostat and regulates body temperature, heart rate, metabolism, and bowel movements. Undiagnosed thyroid conditions can affect a developing child’s physical and mental growth. Common thyroid conditions include congenital hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves disease, and thyroid nodule.
Growth disorders
A pediatric endocrinologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders including short stature, acromegaly, gigantism, and growth hormone deficiency.
Adrenal Disorders
In adrenal disorders, certain hormones are either overproduced or underproduced by the adrenal glands. The main hormones produced by the adrenals include cortisol, 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, adrenaline, and aldosterone. Some of the adrenal gland disorders include congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing syndrome, Addison’s disease, adrenal tumor, adrenoleukodystrophy, nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia and steroid induced adrenal insufficiency.
Bone Disorders
Pediatric endocrinologists can help patients with Vitamin D disorders, low calcium levels, high calcium levels, disorders of parathyroid glands, and several metabolic bone disorders.
Obesity Disorders
It is possible to regulate one’s weight by implementing simple but effective strategies. Overweight/obesity is associated with several health issues including prediabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart disease, liver disease, high cholesterol, PCOS and early puberty.
Pituitary Disorders
Pituitary gland is known as the body’s master gland because it produces several hormones that regulate salt and water balance, puberty, thyroid, adrenal and growth. We specialize in the treatment of hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, hyperprolactinemia and pituitary adenoma.
Puberty Disorders
Pediatric endocrinologists evaluate and treat precocious puberty (early puberty), delayed puberty, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and gynecomastia.
For one of the best pediatric endocrinology centers in Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, please visit us at kapendocrine.com or call 615-857-5110 to speak with Dr. Nidhi Gupta.
Your endocrine health is our top priority!