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Problems seen by pediatric endocrinologists are often
quite different from those commonly seen by endocrinologists
who care for adults. Special training in
pediatric conditions as they relate to growth and
development is important. Hormonal problems are
often present for life. Pediatric endocrinologists deal
with hormone disorders at all stages of childhood
and the teen years.
Pediatric endocrinologists diagnose, treat, and manage
hormonal disorders including the following:
- Early or delayed puberty
- Growth problems, such as short stature
- Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
- Underactive or overactive thyroid gland
- Pituitary gland hypo/hyper function
- Adrenal gland hypo/hyper function
- Ambiguous genitals/intersex
- Ovarian and testicular dysfunction
- Diabetes
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Obesity
- Problems with Vitamin D (rickets, hypocalcemia)
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The information in this article is not meant to be medical advice. Treatment for a medical condition should come at the recommendation of your personal physician.
