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Pediatric Endocrinology covers the age from birth to 20 years. It involves the
evaluation, diagnostic testing and treatment for conditions caused by the
deficiency or excess of hormones.
- Hormones signaling chemicals that the body uses for a variety of
purposes. Included in the family of hormones is insulin that controls blood
sugar. Deficiency of this hormone results in Type 1 Diabetes. In addition to
Type 1 Diabetes, there are 12 or more types of sugar diabetes that do not arise
from true insulin deficiency.
- The Pituitary Gland generates a
variety of hormones that promote growth, good chemical cellular health and
teenaged physical maturation. Other glandular systems in the body may control
blood calcium, bone calcium and calcium absorption from the intestine or
excretion by the kidneys. Stress response hormones from the adrenal glad are
also included in this group.
Other conditions that fall under the endocrinology
area include conditions like hypercholeserolemia, hyper-triglyceridemia, certain
types of high blood pressure, and hypoglycemia. There are also some genetically
identifiable conditions that have an endocrine consequence for which the child’s
medical management will involve endocrine medications and education.
If you have
questions or concerns regarding your child’s health, call us for an appointment
at 321-723-0072.
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