Endocrine diseases - treatment in Russia

The most pressing problems of modern endocrinology are the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases (diffuse toxic goiter, thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, thyroid cysts), diabetes mellitus, diseases of the hypothalamic-pituitary system (acromegaly, gigantism, hypothalamic syndrome, diabetes insipidus, lactation problems, prolactinoma), adrenal diseases (adrenal insufficiency, adrenal tumors), dysfunctions of the gonads (endocrine infertility). Today, thanks to the knowledge and practical experience accumulated by endocrinology, it is possible to significantly improve the quality of life of patients with endocrine pathology.

Deterioration of the ecological situation, stress, unbalanced diet, burdened heredity often cause disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine glands and lead to the development of endocrine diseases. Diseases of the endocrine system, as a rule, are long-term, severe. Therefore, it is important to prevent their occurrence in time, identify them as early as possible or prevent the development of their complications.

Seeing an endocrinologist is necessary if:

• the closest relatives have any endocrine pathology: diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, etc.
• you are overweight
• you have symptoms: increased heart rate, sweating or dry skin, fatigue or irritability, thirst and increased urination, discoloration of the skin, etc.
• the child has a delay in mental, physical, sexual development
  impaired menstrual function
• you are planning a pregnancy or have problems getting it
• you already have an endocrine disease and need monitoring and treatment.

For the diagnosis of endocrine pathology, a comprehensive examination is used, including the study of the patient’s history, analyzes for the content of various hormones, ultrasound of the glands, and magnetic resonance imaging. Based on the data obtained, the question of further conservative or surgical treatment is being decided.

Treatment of endocrine diseases is aimed at correcting hormonal disorders, achieving a stable remission of the pathological process and restoring the patient’s normal quality of life.