“Care for your growth”
The endocrinology department of Velammal Hospital deals with hormones and hormone-related problems in infancy, childhood, adult and geriatric population. The department has all the latest technology and systems in place to handle the molecular and physiological basis of endocrine health and disease. The endocrine system produces hormones, which are needed for proper body function and growth. Dysfunction of these hormones might lead to various issues based on the age of the affected person like thyroid disorders, diabetes, pituitary and disorders of physical growth, adrenal disorders, and disorders of male and female hormones. The department offers a wide spectrum of treatments for all these ailments with a team of experts in practice. The department specializes in the investigation and management of common endocrine disorders.
Diabetology:
The specialized field of endocrinology in Velammal Hospital is diabetology which carries out diagnosis, treatment and follows up of the same. The department consists of expert diabetologists and endocrinologists whose efforts are concentrated mainly in diabetes care. Apart from regulating medication dosage and timing, a diabetologist will also concern themselves with the potential consequences of diabetes, e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy.
Thyroid clinic : Medical management of hypo and hyperfunctions and a thyroid cancer follow Up
Adrenal problems :- Hypertension / CAH /The symptoms of adrenal insufficiency can include:
- ongoing fatigue.
- muscle weakness.
- loss of appetite and weight.
- abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.
- low blood pressure.
- depression and irritability.
- salt cravings.
- hypoglycemia.
Technologies And Diabetes :
We are conducting CME every year in the name of VIEWS. The department is all set to conduct ISA Sponsorship in 2020