2007-06-15 19:14:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
What is an endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor. Endocrinologists diagnose diseases that affect your glands. They know how to treat conditions that are often complex and involve many systems within your body. Your primary care doctor refers you to an endocrinologist when you have a problem with your endocrine system.
What do endocrinologists do?
Endocrinologists are trained to diagnose and treat hormone problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in your system. Endocrinologists conduct basic research to learn the way glands work, and clinical research to learn the best methods to treat patients. Endocrinologists develop new drugs and treatments for hormone problems. They take care of many conditions including:
http://www.hormone.org/public/endocrinologist.cfm
2007-06-15 19:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by crowfeathers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An endocrinologist. It feels like your thyroid gland won't be producing adequate hormone. A blood try will tell. the 1st blood try may be performed via any surgeon...however the professional is an endocrinologist.
2016-10-09 07:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by hegner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK we would see our doc where a blood test would be done first .
If there was a prob then an appointment would be made for us at the local hospital.
2007-06-15 19:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by LMH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An internal medicne or internist who specializes in endocrinology!
2007-06-15 22:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋