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From sleep cycles to stress levels, and from bone density to blood pressure, hormones impact a lot. So if your body begins to make too much or too little of a particular hormone, the impacts can be far-reaching.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where the help of an endocrinologist \u2013 a physician specializing in the medicine of hormone-producing endocrine glands \u2013 comes in handy.<\/p>\n

\u201cEndocrine glands are tiny glands scattered through the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream,\u201d said Dr. Jessica Devin<\/a>, an endocrinologist at UCHealth Endocrinology Clinic in Steamboat Springs<\/a>. \u201cThese hormones impact everything in the body and have a very wide-reaching effect.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below, Dr. Devin outlines things to know about endocrinology.<\/p>\n

Endocrine basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Major endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands, along with the pancreas, testes and ovaries. Each gland secretes different types of hormones that play roles in various bodily functions.<\/p>\n

Consider thyroid hormone, for instance. \u201cIt affects everything from how much hair you have on your head, to how hot or cold you feel, to how fast your metabolism runs, to menstrual cycles,\u201d Devin said.<\/p>\n

When things go wrong<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dr. Jessica Devin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sometimes, endocrine glands start secreting too much or too little of a hormone or develop a growth. Continuing with the thyroid example, too much or too little thyroid hormone greatly impacts how you feel.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like to think of the thyroid as your thermostat,\u201d Devin said. \u201cIf your thermostat is set too high, you\u2019re anxious, not sleeping, hot and your heart is racing. If it\u2019s cranked down too low, you\u2019re cold, tired and feel slow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Growths on endocrine glands are typically benign: for instance, only 5 percent of all thyroid nodules are cancerous. But growths are problematic if they harm the function of the gland.<\/p>\n

Other common conditions that endocrinologists see include: osteoporosis<\/a>, as bone density can be impacted by hormone levels; and diabetes, a disease in which the pancreas has stopped or reduced production of the hormone insulin or the body no longer responds to insulin.<\/p>\n

Trying out treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, there\u2019s a silver lining. A treatment is likely available.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe great thing about my specialty is that most everything is treatable,\u201d Devin said. \u201cWe have all the medications these days to replace hormones your body normally makes, as well as numerous medications that help control hormone over-secretion.\u201d<\/p>\n

With various treatment options, the challenge can be finding the right treatment for each individual.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have so many tools, it\u2019s mind-boggling,\u201d Devin said. \u201cBut it\u2019s a matter of getting to know the patient and matching them with the right treatment regimen.\u201d<\/p>\n

When to see an endocrinologist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many symptoms of an endocrine disorder, such as weight loss or gain, fatigue and constipation or diarrhea, are non-specific, so most patients work with a primary care physician first.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour primary care physician is a great starting point because they have a very broad view of an individual and can screen for various issues,\u201d Devin said. \u201cI\u2019m here to help and supplement your primary care physician. When a screening lab comes back as abnormal or an imaging study doesn\u2019t make sense and the physician wants more depth, then I usually enter the picture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Balance is key<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When correcting an endocrine disorder, it can take time to find the right treatment regimen.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat works well for one individual may not work as well for another,\u201d Devin said. \u201cTreatment choices are influenced by age, pregnancy, medications, other health problems and even lifestyle. It also takes time: someone who comes in feeling badly isn\u2019t going to feel better the next week.\u201d<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s worth the effort for both patient and physician.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can be very, very rewarding,\u201d Devin said. \u201cIt\u2019s so nice to see someone who has felt badly finally start to feel better.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This article first appeared in the Steamboat Pilot & Today on Sept. 10, 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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