2023-07-24 22:00:37
One of the main diseases that a specialist in endocrinology attends to is diabetes and only in Mexico there are 9 million diagnosed patients.
This branch of Medicine also focuses on all conditions related to growth hormone.
Every July 24 marks the Day of the Endocrinologist and the Endocrinologist.
Throughout the year there are different ephemeris that have a direct relationship with health. Most of the time they focus on a disease or condition, but there are also others that seek to recognize those in charge of caring for patients. All of the above leads to a very special celebration because every July 24th is commemorated the Endocrinologist and Endocrinologist Day.
Although it is a specialty that does not receive much importance, in reality it should be the opposite, especially in countries like Mexico. It is only necessary to remember that it is the discipline of medicine that studies the endocrine system and diseases caused by its improper functioning.
As a result of the above, The main condition that an endocrinologist attends to is diabetes. While it is one of the most common diseases in our country. To date there are nine million people diagnosed, although the real number could be much higher.
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In Mexico, according to data from the Medical Gazette, there is a staff of approximately 1,300 endocrinologists. Of this number, around 350 are pediatric endocrinologists, which is why there is a great demand for this specialty not only nationally, but also worldwide.
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However, with respect to the child population there are more problems that they attend to in addition to the Diabetes type 1. They also focus on proper child growth because their mission is to help children grow up with confidence and reach their full growth potential. They are also responsible for hormonal alterations that cause early and late puberty, that is, those conditions related to growth hormone.
The pediatric endocrinology It is a subspecialty of pediatrics. Conditions seen by a pediatric endocrinologist are often very different from those commonly seen by an endocrinologist who cares for adults.
Los pediatric endocrinologists They treat hormonal disorders in all stages of childhood and adolescence, such as short stature caused by:
Growth hormone deficiency Malnutrition Down syndrome Turner syndrome Precocious puberty Delayed puberty Childhood diabetes and prediabetes Obesity Underactivity and overactivity of the thyroid gland
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Dr. Pedro Mendoza Martínez, a doctor attached to the Department of Endocrinology of the Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional (CMN) La Raza. He stressed that these specialists cover a wide range of conditions, since they care for people living with obesity, diabetes, thyroid disease, tumors, alterations in the adrenal glands, in the function of the ovaries, as well as the consequences that lead to endocrine dysfunction.
He indicated that in addition to covering the clinical part, this High Specialty Medical Unit (UMAE) is in charge of research protocols on obesity, diabetes and thyroid issues; In the last three years, resident doctors have developed at least 10 theses each year that have made it possible to investigate conditions that involve the care of patients at CMN La Raza.
Endocrinologists are of paramount importance as they play a crucial role in healthcare by addressing and treating hormonal disorders that affect a wide range of functions in the body. His experience and knowledge are critical in improving patients’ quality of life and helping prevent long-term complications associated with hormonal imbalances.
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