What is an endocrinology test for?
What is an endocrinology test for?
Your endocrinologist may request imaging exams to look at your endocrine system function. Thyroid ultrasound imaging may be used to look at your thyroid’s structure. A fine-needle aspiration can help rule out cancer in a thyroid nodule. A thyroid scan shows the size, shape and function of the thyroid gland.
What type of blood tests do endocrinologists do?
Tests usually asked for by an endocrinologist include:
- Blood sugar level.
- Complete blood count.
- Kidney function test.
- Liver function test.
- Thyroid function tests.
- Thyroid antibodies test including thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies.
- Cortisol level.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level.
How to prepare for an appointment with an endocrinologist?
Write down the members of your family who have a thyroid disorder or an autoimmune disease. Make a list of your key medical information, including recent surgical procedures, the names of all medications you’re taking and any other conditions for which you’ve been treated.
Can a GP refer you to an endocrinologist?
If your GP refers you to an endocrinologist, here is some information to help you prepared for your appointment and what you should expect from him/her. However, if you wish to see a particular endocrinologist and not his senior/junior registrar, then please insist on seeing the doctor of your choice from the word go.
When to see an endocrinologist for infertility?
When your primary care doctor suspects changes in hormone levels are contributing to osteoporosis, you may see an endocrinologist for evaluation and to develop a treatment plan. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 7% to 10% of women and can lead to infertility, acne, unpredictable periods, unwanted facial hair, and other chronic conditions.
What is the medical specialty of Endocrinology?
The medical specialty of endocrinology involves the diagnostic evaluation of a wide variety of symptoms and variations and the long-term management of disorders of deficiency or excess of one or more hormones.
What should I expect at my first endocrinologist appointment?
The doctor will begin by taking your vitals and assessing your weight and height. They will also check your blood sugar level if you or another member of your family has diabetes, though this doesn’t happen every time.
If your GP refers you to an endocrinologist, here is some information to help you prepared for your appointment and what you should expect from him/her. However, if you wish to see a particular endocrinologist and not his senior/junior registrar, then please insist on seeing the doctor of your choice from the word go.
When your primary care doctor suspects changes in hormone levels are contributing to osteoporosis, you may see an endocrinologist for evaluation and to develop a treatment plan. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 7% to 10% of women and can lead to infertility, acne, unpredictable periods, unwanted facial hair, and other chronic conditions.
Where can I find an endocrinologist in my area?
You also can check your local listings for endocrinologists in your area, or search the websites of specialty associations such as the Endocrine Society or the American Thyroid Association.