endocrinology

Includes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the pathological conditions caused by a functional deterioration of one or more internal secretory glands in the body.

Endocrine system operates by secreting synthesized bioactive substances- hormones in the blood (or lymph). These substances regulate internal organs, metabolism and maintain homeostasis (constant functional state of the body).

Due to the dysfunction of the secretory endocrine glands, internal organ pathologies, eating anomalies, reproductive problems, excess weight, cachexia, hypergonadism, hyperprolactinemia, osteoporosis, diabetes melitus, Addison’s disease, thyroid diseases could develop.