INTERNAL MEDICINE | ENDOCRINOLOGY

Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

Endocrinology is a specialty of Medicine, some would say a subspecialty of Internal Medicine, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the endocrine glands and tissues that secrete hormones.

What is the Endocrine System? The human endocrine system consists of a number of glands. These glands produce and secrete hormones which control the body’s metabolism, growth, sexual development and function. When the hormones leave the glands they enter the bloodstream and are transported to organs and tissues in every part of the body.

  • Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
  • Thyroid disorder including: Hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism Goitre and solitary nodules.
  • Parathyroids and calcium disorders/Osteomalacia/ Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pituitary gland disorder
  • Adrenal gland disorder
  • Obesity and dyslipidaemias
  • Hirutism (excess hair growth in females), with or without irregular menstrual period
  • Short stature/delayed puberty/Early puberty
  • Hypoglicaemia in non-diabetic patient
  • Endocrine Hypertension

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I was recently cared for at MediCorp Gulf Medical Clinic following a endocrine problem . I just wanted to say a few words about the exceptional care I received in the MediCorp Gulf. All of the doctors and nurses were friendly, pleasant, kind, thorough, conscientious and professional. I am happy to have been in their care.
“I am writing on behalf of my brother who was a patient in your MediCorp Gulf Medical Clinic. I would like to thank you on behalf of my entire family for the help and consideration shown to me in what was a very difficult time. Again, I would like to thank you for the services you provide to patients and their families.”

On behalf of my wife, who was a patient in MediCorp Gulf Medical clinic, I humbly submit my sincere gratitude to the management and staff of Medical Clinic, especially to your outstanding nurses. They have been outstandingly helpful and provided a high quality of service, care and comfort to my wife. Thank you.

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