Endocrinología pediátrica
La endocrinología es la práctica de la medicina que se relaciona con el sistema endocrino. El sistema endocrino se centra en las hormonas y las glándulas que las secretan. Los endocrinólogos tratan las enfermedades y los trastornos relacionados con las hormonas y las glándulas, incluidas las hormonas tiroideas y de crecimiento.
Pediatric endocrine disorders and conditions we treat
Our top-ranked endocrinology team treats a wide range of pediatric endocrine disorders and conditions, including:
- Achondroplasia
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Ambiguous genitalia
- Anterior pituitary disorders
- Calcium metabolism disorders
- Delayed puberty
- Diabetes insipidus
- Gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty
- Growth disorders
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)
- Hypoglycemia in the newborn
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Juvenile osteoporosis
- Cushing’s Syndrome
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary gland disorders
- Posterior pituitary disorders
- Precocious puberty (early puberty)
- Problems in puberty
- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Turner's syndrome
- Underactive adrenal glands/Addison’s disease
Our children's endocrinology program
Our board-certified pediatric endocrinologists and thyroid disorder experts are here to provide the comprehensive endocrine care your child needs.
Type 1 diabetes care
Our skilled endocrinologists provide high-quality care to your child with juvenile diabetes. We offer evidence-based diabetes treatments that will help you and your child manage their condition and foster good health and well-being.
Turner's syndrome treatment
Our pediatric endocrinologists are experts in treating hormone-related conditions and diseases, including Turner's syndrome. We offer personalized, comprehensive care to address your child's unique needs and help them lead a healthy life.
Turner's syndrome is a non-inherited genetic condition that affects about one in every 2,000 phenotypically females. Common symptoms include:
- Delayed puberty
- Hearing loss
- Heart abnormalities
- Infertility
- Short stature
- Webbing and low-set ears
Our specialists can help diagnose Turner's syndrome through karyotype analysis. We can also use prenatal ultrasounds to help identify abnormalities.
While each case is different, we offer a range of treatment options to help your child achieve a healthy, productive life. Our treatments include:
- Estrogen and progesterone therapy
- Growth hormone therapy,
- Medications for associated health issues
- Mental health counseling
Although there is no cure for Turner's syndrome, most children with the condition can lead healthy and productive lives with few complications if they receive regular check-ups to monitor for potential medical issues and have access to social support.