Delayed puberty late bloomer or medical condition
Girls on average begin puberty with a growth spurt at 11 and menstruate at 13. Boys, on the other hand, begin their growth spurt at 14 and start growing a beard around 17. If you have reached these milestones but are yet to notice any changes to your body, you may be experiencing delayed puberty. So, what's causing it? Dr Helen Spoudeas, a leading endocrinologist based in London explains.
What do my parathyroid glands do?
We spoke to a leading consultant endocrine surgeon, Mr Radu Mihai, to learn about parathyroid disease, how the parathyroids are affected and what their function usually would be. We found out about the many symptoms of parathyroid disease ranging from abdominal discomfort, tiredness, lack of concentration and more.
Desiccated thyroid extract natural alternative levothyroxine
Levothyroxine is a medicine that treats thyroid problems and is one of the world's most commonly prescribed medications. However, there’s been growing interest in natural alternatives such as DTE among patients whose symptoms aren't improving from taking levothyroxine. Professor Parag Singhal is a leading endocrinologist who explains why these natural extracts are becoming more popular and who will benefit the most from them.
Voice changes after thyroid surgery: will the voice return to normal?
After thyroid surgery, your voice could change for several reasons. In some cases, voice changes are temporary and in other cases, they are permanent. Mr Radu Mihai provides you with an in-depth guide on the potential voice changes you may experience, what can cause them and much more.
Hyperparathyroidism: symptoms, types and possible complications
The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormones, which are crucial for maintaining the right amount of calcium in the bloodstream. If it becomes unbalanced it can lead to a series of problems, including kidney stones and you may feel exhausted all of the time. Read more from our expert endocrinologist Dr Samer Al-Sabbagh about the symptoms and types of the condition.
Adrenocortical cancer (ACC) treatment
Adrenocortical cancer (ACC) is a complex condition to treat. The right approach for your ACC is determined by several factors. Mr Radu Mihai, a consultant general and endocrine surgeon, talks you through the treatment options, the recovery from surgery (the most common treatment) and provides you with reliable and credible sources for more information.
COVID-19 and long-term steroid replacement therapy
Information from a leading endocrinologist, Dr Nemanja Stojanovic, about what to do if you're undergoing steroid replacement therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
identifying an Addisonian crisis
Patients with Addison's disease need to take hormone replacement medication for life, or they risk their symptoms getting progressively worse and even suffering a life-threatening condition known as an Addisonian crisis. Dr Rasha Mukhtar gives us an overview of this rare disease and what an Addisonian crisis might look like.
Hyperthyroidism: what to expect from treatment of an overactive thyroid
The thyroid gland can be found in the neck, situated just below the Adam's apple. Its job is to regulate hormones. Hyperthyroidism is basically an overactive thyroid, which can mean an overproduction of hormones which can result in serious consequences. Top endocrinologist, Professor Parag Singhal, explains some of the treatment options available for hyperthyroidism, how effective treatment is and some of the risks of treatment.
There are a number of different types of diabetes. While 90% of people have type 2 diabetes, 10% have type one or insulin-dependent diabetes. Diabetes can be difficult to manage, with a person with diabetes making an average of 30 decisions every day that can affect blood glucose levels. Diagnosing diabetes can also be complex. Dr Ana Pokrajac looks at the early signs of diabetes and talks about how we can diagnose the different types.
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