What Is an Endocrinology Doctor?
An endocrinologist works with conditions involving the body's glands.
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The Endocrine System
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The endocrine system consists of the body's glands. Glands produce hormones. Hormones control various bodily functions and processes. The glands of the endocrine system are the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal, pituitary and hypothalamus.
Endocrinologists
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The body's glands involve many body systems. The endocrinologist must be able to sort out the root of complex problems to determine the glandular source of a given problem.
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Training to be an Endocrinologist
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After completing medical school, doctors must spend three to four years doing an internship and residency program. Their specialized training covers internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. This extra training takes about 10 years.
Endocrinologists Role
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Endocrinologists not only take care of conditions involving the body's glands, they also conduct research. Endocrinologists research how glands work, the best way to treat those with glandular problems as well as new medications development.
Common Conditions
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Endocrinologists treat a wide range of conditions but some of the more common conditions they treat include diabetes, osteoporosis, infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, growth disorders, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
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