Endocrinology

About Endocrinology

What is Endocrinology?

Endocrinology is the branch of medicine dealing with endocrine glands and hormones.

Diabetes is one of the most commonly diagnosed Endocrine disorder. This occurs when your pancreas, an endocrine gland, does not produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps regulate your blood sugar.

Our experienced team of Endocrinologists treat a wide range of endocrine related disorders through an integrated multidisciplinary approach working closely with physicians in various other specialties, to ensure comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans for our patients.

At Al Zahra Hospital we treat a wide range of Endocrine disorders including:

Diabetes:

Fully comprehensive management of all forms of Diabetes
Diabetes in Preconception Period and Pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
Management of Diabetes related emergencies

Endocrinology:

All forms of Pituitary Disorders / Tumors and Dysfunctions
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN Syndrome)
Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid),
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid), Goitre / Nodules
Parathyroid Disorders: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
Hyperparathyroidism
(Conn’s Syndrome), Cushing’s Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma
Hypogonadism including Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction
Neuroendocrine Tumours
Obesity Management
Lipid Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hirsutism

Mineral Metabolism:

Calcium and Mineral Disorders, Vitamin D Deficiency / Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis, Pagets Disease

Central Nervous System

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Allergic Disorders

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Neoplastic Disorders

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For endocrine problems

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For the respiratory system

For the ear, nose and oropharynx

For the respiratory system

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