Endocrinology studies endocrine glands and its diseases and also diabetes, nutrition and metabolic conditions.
The endocrinologist is a specialist in matters concerning pathologies of the endocrine glands, including hypothalamus, hypophysis, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovary, testicles and adrenals.
Pathologies of these glands, which produce hormones, concern multiple systems, organs and tissues and influence functions such as appetite, body weight, reproduction, metabolism, growth and stress reaction.
You should refer to an endocrinologist or be referred to one by your General and Family Medicine doctor (or other), in case you need evaluation or treatment of conditions as infertility, diabetes and obesity.
Services
Endocrinology Appointment
Health Units
Clínica Cirúrgica de Carcavelos
Clínica de Gastrenterologia de Faro
Health Professionals
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