A doctor with special training that treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system, a complex system in the human body that contains glands that produce and secrete substances called hormones that keep the body running smoothly.
Endocrinologist
The hormone specialist is an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of glands. Glands are organs such as the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, testes and ovaries that make up the endocrine system. The glands produce hormones, the substances that control how well your body functions.
The Hormone Foundation in its article "The Endocrine System: Diseases, Types of Hormones and More" listed these functions of the endocrine system:
body energy levels
reproduction
growth and development
internal balance of body systems, called homeostasis
responses to surroundings, stress and injury
Hormone Balance
An endocrinologist diagnoses and treats many diseases and disorders in order to keep hormones in balance so that the body can function properly. Diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic disorders, lack of growth and infertility are a few examples of the many diseases and disorders that an endocrinologist treats.
Endocrinologists study the glands in the endocrine system to find out how they work and to help them figure out the best ways to treat the different kinds of diseases and disorders. Some endocrinologists develop new drugs that will help keep hormones in balance.
Education
Students who aspire to become endocrinologists must complete four years of college, four years of medical school, and several additional years studying special programs that cover such areas as pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, thyroid disorders and internal medicine. After that, the prospective endocrinologists spend two or more years learning how to diagnose and treat hormone diseases.
Symptoms Hormone Imbalance
Hormones are so important in the body that when they're out of balance they may have a serious effect on health and sense of well-being. Hormones interact with each other and affect several body systems, such as your thyroid, pancreas, adrenal gland or reproductive glands. When hormones are out of balance, symptoms develop. Imbalance in different glands may bring different symptoms, and men and women may experience different symptoms. The ZRT Laboratory in its article "Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance" listed the following symptoms that both men and women may experience:
bone loss
depression
irritability
mood swings
night sweats
poor concentration
sleep disturbances
Prevention/Solution
Hormone imbalance can cause symptoms that can make you miserable, such as being moody or irritable, and you may be tempted to shrug them off, but sometimes those symptoms can be serious. Your body may be trying to tell you that something is seriously wrong. Tell you doctor about all symptoms that you are having; she may want to refer you to an endocrinologist.
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