Services - Abhaya Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre

Services

DIABETES


India is the capital of diabetes in the world. It is important to rapidly and effectively control blood sugar levels to prevent major organ damage. Endocrinologists are highly qualified in dealing with complicated forms of diabetes ranging from those in children to those in ICUs


  • Comprehensive diabetic education.
  • Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Young onset diabetes.
  • Neonatal diabetes.
  • Diabetes in pregnancy.
  • Steroid and drug induced diabetes
  • Preventive podiatry
  • CGMS
  • Retina exam referral
  • Dietician
  • Diabetic foot evaluation.
  • Insulin pump

THYROID


It is important to ensure proper treatment for thyroid disorders as well as thyroid nodules. Endocrinologists deal with all manners of thyroid problems ranging from childhood thyroid deficiency to thyroid cancer screening and follow up.


  • Hypothyroidism.
  • Graves disease and Hyperthyroidism
  • Pediatric thyroid disorders
  • Thyroid nodule FNAC.
  • Thyroid cancer screening and follow up.
  • Thyroid surgery follow up.
  • Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy.
  • Thyroid ultrasound for nodule and follow up
  • Nuclear medicine referral.
  • Surgical referral

BONE


Bone health is vital for older individuals as well as those on chronic steroids with long term illnesses. Endocrinologists are trained to interpret bone mineral density reports (BMD scans) and treat bone diseases ranging from parathyroid issues to osteoporosis both in young babies and the elderly.


  • Osteoporosis
  • Rickets and pediatric bone disorders
  • Hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid disorders
  • Medical management.
  • Calcium and phosphate metabolism disorders.
  • Complete Biochemical evaluation.
  • IV Bisphosphonate injection.
  • Parathyroid Ultrasonography.
  • Advanced parathyroid imaging referral.
  • Surgical referral
  • BMD interpretation
  • BMD referral

PITUITARY


Pituitary is the master gland of the endocrine system. Endocrinologists deal with problems arising from the deficiency or excess of hormones from the gland, both in children and adults.


  • Hyperprolactinemia/prolactinoma
  • Acromegaly/growth hormone excess
  • Non functioning pituitary tumours
  • Growth hormone deficiency
  • Central hypogonadism
  • Diabetes insipidus
  • Multiple pituitary hormone deficiency.
  • Pituitary hormone replacement therapy.
  • Pituitary hormone stimulation testing.
  • Pituitary hormone suppression testing.
  • Pituitary tumor imaging referral.
  • Surgical referral.
  • Radiotherapy referral.

ADRENAL


The adrenals regulate our metabolism. They produce steroids and adrenaline hormones that are necessary for life. Endocrinologists deal with problems ranging from tumors to chronic steroid use.


  • Cushing’s syndrome/disease
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Prolonged steroid use issues.
  • Adult Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
  • Adrenal mass evaluation
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Steroid replacement therapy and monitoring
  • Adrenal stimulation testing
  • Adrenal suppression testing
  • Adrenal imaging referral
  • Hyper and hypoaldosteronism

Obesity & Metabolic disorders


  • Obesity in adults and children
  • Lipid disorders
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Metabolic profile
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Diet counselling
  • Adult Hypoglycemia

Resistant hypertension


The adrenals regulate our metabolism. They produce steroids and adrenaline hormones that are necessary for life. Endocrinologists deal with problems ranging from tumors to chronic steroid use.


  • Endocrine hypertension
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Paraganglioma
  • Primary aldosteronism
  • Complete hormonal evaluation
  • Genetic testing
  • Adrenal imaging

Electrolyte imbalance



  • Sodium imbalance
  • Potassium imbalance
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Magnesium imbalance
  • Phosphorus imbalance

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY


Endocrinologists are trained to handle special endocrinological diseases that affect newborns as well as older children. This includes problems with growth, puberty and development.


  • Short stature and growth monitoring
  • Bone age
  • Growth hormone stimulation testing
  • Growth hormone therapy
  • Renal tubular acidosis
  • Precocious puberty
  • Delayed puberty
  • Congenital hypothyroidism
  • Endocrine syndromic disorders
  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  • Genetic testing
  • Patient and family education
  • Imaging referral
  • Puberty initiation treatment
  • Puberty blockers

Male Reproductive endocrinology



  • Micropenis in children
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Male hypogonadism
  • Klinefelter syndrome
  • Andropause
  • Genetic testing
  • Testosterone replacement therapy
  • Hormonal evaluation for infertility

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY


Hormones play an important role in sexual health and functions. Endocrinologists are able to treat those with excess or deficiencies of these sex hormones.


  • PCOS
  • Complete hormonal evaluation for infertility
  • Delayed puberty
  • Turner syndrome
  • Hypogonadism
  • Premature menopause
  • Menopausal osteoporosis
  • Hyperandrogenism
  • Hirsutism
  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • Sexual dysfunction

Differences of Sex Development

  • Intersex
  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  • Disorders of sexual development
  • Hormonal evaluation
  • Counselling
  • Lifelong monitoring
  • Fertility advice
  • Genetic testing

PREVENTIVE PODIATRY AND FOOD CARE


With diabetes increasing in incidence, the frequency of foot ulcers is also increasing. Endocrinologists play a vital role in educating people about proper footcare habits as well as performing regular checkups to prevent ulcers.


  • Handheld doppler
  • Ankle brachial index
  • Vibration perception threshold
  • Monofilament testing
  • Nail cutting
  • Foot care education
  • Callus scraping
  • Dressing
  • Arranging safe footwear
  • Diabetic foot evaluation
  • IV antibiotics

Transgender endocrinology



  • Hormonal evaluation
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Lifelong monitoring

ADDITIONAL SERVICES


Arrangements for

  • Sample collection centre
  • Ultrasonography
  • Echocardiography
  • Bone mineral density
  • Body mass composition
  • MRI and CT scan
  • Specialized referrals
  • Pathology specimens
  • IP admissions
  • Specialized lab tests