Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system in the human body. This is a system of glands which secrete hormones. The Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism specializes in the management of disorders of the endocrine system. The Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism started functioning in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur from 17/05/2018.
Clinical Services
The OPD services started on 25/05/2018. Subsequently, inpatient services were started from 04/08/2018. The department provides specialized services for management of a wide spectrum of disorders of the endocrine system in adults as well as children, including-
- Diabetes- type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes etc.
- Thyroid disorders- hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodule or cancer, etc
- Pituitary disorders- deficiency of pituitary hormones, pituitary adenoma / tumor, etc.
- Disorders of adrenal gland- Cushing syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, adrenal adenoma / tumor, etc.
- Youth onset / endocrine hypertension
- Male reproductive disorders- erectile dysfunction, infertility, gynecomastia
- Female reproductive disorders- menstrual irregularities, infertility, galactorrhea, hirsuitism, etc.
- Disorders of sex development- genital ambiguity, etc.
- Disorders of puberty- early or delayed puberty
- Disorders of growth- short stature, etc.
- Metabolic bone disorders- Vitamin D related disorders, Calcium related disorders like hypercalcemia or hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, rickets / osteomalacia, disorders of parathyroid gland, recurrent kidney stones, etc.
- Disorders of parathyroid gland- hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, parathyroid adenoma / tumor, etc.
- Obesity
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Neuroendocrine tumor
- Transgender medicine.
OPD days
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Special clinics run by the department
- Neuroendocrinology & Pituitary clinic
- Growth & Development clinic
- Diabetes in Pregnancy clinic.
Diagnostic Facilities
- The department provides facility for DEXA scan for testing of bone mineral density. The facility was inaugurated on 20/10/2021.
- The department provides facility for DEXA scan for testing of bone mineral density. The facility was inaugurated on 20/10/2021.
- The department of Endocrinology offers advanced hormonal evaluation and dynamic testing for various endocrine and metabolism disorders.
Academics and Research
- The department also actively pursues academics & promotes advanced research in the field of Endocrinology.
- The department also provides the 3 years DM Endocrinology course for superspeciality training of post doctoral trainees in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
Members
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