Endocrinology
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism is a speciality and deals with Metabolism of the body, glands and hormones in the body. Our Endocrinologists are specialized doctors and work in diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to Metabolism and bio chemical process of the body.
Common Endocrinology Diseases
Endocrinologists deal with the following medical conditions and diseases,
- Adrenals
- Bone Metabolism
- Cholesterol
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hormones
- Hyperlipaemia
- Hypothalamus
- Metabolism
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroids
- Pituitary
- Reproductive Glands
- Thyroid
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Consultant
Dr.Sethurama Shankaran M.B.B.S, C.Diab. (AUST)
Diabetologist
Monday to Saturday 1.30 pm to 3:00 pm
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - FAQ
Osteoporosis is a medical condition where the bones in the patient’s body become brittle and fragile usually due to hormonal changes, or deficiency of Calcium or vitamin D.
Hyperlipaemia is a condition in which high concentration of fats are found in the blood.
Diabetes Mellitus is the most common metabolic disorder and commonly called as sugar patient. Diabetes Mellitus implies that sugar level in the blood is high and it could affect many other parts of the body over time.
Thyroid diseases are common and Thyroid could become over active or under active and both these conditions could be treated effectively.
Pituitary Gland disorder is a medical condition where the Pituitary Gland makes too much or too little hormones.
Body required Cholesterol but High Cholesterol in the blood means that there could be fat deposits in the blood vessels and blood flow could become difficult over time.
Reproductive System Disease is a medical condition where there is abnormal hormone production in Reproductive system.
Parathyroid glands secrete hormone to regulate the exchange of calcium between blood and bone. Parathyroid Disease is a condition in which Parathyroid glands secrete more hormones.