Endocrinology

Our endocrinology unit specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all disorders of the endocrine system, which comprises the glands responsible for producing and releasing hormones in the human body. These glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes, or ovaries, depending on the individual’s sex.

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream, which act on various functions of the body. Hormones regulate functions such as growth and development throughout all stages of life and insulin production for blood sugar control, to name just a few examples.

Normal hormonal secretion is crucial for an individual’s well-being, and dysfunction of the endocrine glands can lead to significant diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, menstrual irregularities, obesity, and more.

With the constant advancement of medicine and pharmacology, most endocrine disorders can be effectively treated today.

Among the most common pathologies, we find:

Thyroid Diseases: Conditions that can cause excessive release (hyperthyroidism) or reduced secretion (hypothyroidism) of thyroid hormones. Symptoms associated with these conditions vary widely, ranging from heart palpitations to unexplained anxiety and anger attacks, insomnia, and unintentional weight loss.

Diabetes: Associated with malfunctioning of the pancreas and the subsequent release of insulin.

As we have seen, symptoms can be diverse, which is why it is important to undergo periodic check-ups with a specialist and not to ignore repeated signs.

At Ars Biomedica, endocrinology is approached with a multidisciplinary patient management involving different specialists to address the overall needs of each individual.

For example, our professionals collaborate closely with:

• Radiologists, who use diagnostic tools such as MRI, CT scans, or ultrasounds to assess the status of the affected organs.
• Nutritionists, who provide vital support to our bodies through proper dietary balance.
• Cardiologists, to monitor and balance some dysfunctions that endocrine diseases can cause in the cardiovascular system.

The endocrinology unit at Ars Biomedica offers personalized approaches to patients with thyroid issues and, combined with state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, ensures very high-quality standards.