内分泌学家Frequently Asked Questions
What is an endocrinologist?
内分泌学家是诊断和治疗常常由内分泌系统产生的荷尔蒙失衡导致的条件的专家。内分泌系统负责控制您的几个身体的重要功能，包括：
- 代谢
- 情绪
- Growth
- 再生产
Your endocrine system is also made of several hormone-producingglands:
- Adrenal glands— regulate your metabolism, immune system, stress, and more
- 垂体腺- 调节生长，繁殖和血压
- Hypothalamus- 平衡食欲，体温和重量
- Thyroid— tells the body’s cells how much energy to use and regulates metabolism
- Pineal Gland— produces melatonin, helping with sleep
内分泌学家s will perform several procedures to help you manage your condition. In the event you need surgery, your endocrinologist will refer you to a surgeon who specializes in your condition.
一些常见的内分泌学程序是：
- 饮食管理 - 营养和减肥治疗
- 咨询 - 营养生活方式建议
- 锻炼指导 - 负重和心血管活动
- 药物 - 荷尔蒙治疗，insulin, and more
- Surgery Referral — weight loss surgery and cancerous tumor removal
In most cases, your visit to an endocrinologist starts with a referral made by your primary care physician when hormonal imbalances are believed to be the cause of your condition. Some of the most common reasons to visit an endocrinologist include:
- 刺痛在你的手和脚上
- Unexplained weight gain or loss
- 视力问题
- Intense fatigue
- 突然难以集中
如果您正在经历任何这些症状，内分泌学家可以通过创建一个治疗计划，为您提供管理您的状况所需的知识和资源。