Conditions We Treat
The Endocrine Associates of Oswego, PC is a subspecialty practice. We are part of your health care team. We will limit your treatment to the related effects and consequences of your endocrine condition. Maintaining your relationship with your primary care physician is very important to be sure that your other health concerns, general check ups, immunizations, preventive care and any acute medical problems are addressed. We do not provide primary care services, but collaborate with referring clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders involving the endocrine system.
These include:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is a disease that causes too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. Our providers and staff are experienced with the different diabetic medications and equipment including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM). To help manage diabetes, we ask that our patients monitor their blood sugars at home, and we ask that patients bring their blood glucose monitor or continuous glucose monitor to every appointment, so that we may transfer the data to our computers to analyze.
Thyroid Disease
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. This gland produces hormones that affect your body's metabolism, impacting the way your cells use energy. An imbalance in thyroid hormone levels can cause a variety of symptoms, many of which are non-specific and can overlap with other conditions. Thyroid disease requires careful evaluation, monitoring, and appropriate treatment. Sometimes, the thyroid gland may have cysts or nodules which may be discovered on thyroid ultrasound. In some cases, this may need further investigation such as biopsy to rule out cancer.
Adrenal Dysfunction
The adrenal glands, are two triangular glands located on the top of each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for releasing hormones in response to stress. These hormones are responsible for regulating metabolism, electrolytes, blood pressure, the immune system, and the body's ability to respond to stress.
Parathyroid Disease:
The parathyroid glands are responsible for regulating the amount of calcium in your body. Dysfunction of the parathyroid glands, such as with parathyroid adenomas can cause elevated calcium levels. Proper calcium and vitamin D levels are important for maintaining proper bone health.
Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
Abnormalities in cholesterol and triglyceride levels are often a combination of genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors including diet and exercise. Lipid disorders are known to increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease when bone mineral density decreases leading to thinning of the bones. This leads to an increased risk of fracture. Our providers are familiar with different treatment options for osteoporosis and we will order for routine none density scans (DEXA) that help to measure the density of your bones. We do ask patients to hold calcium supplementation for 24 hours prior to the exam to ensure accuracy of the readings.
Pituitary Gland Dysfunction
The pituitary gland is often referred to your "master gland." Its role is to produce hormones that control the function of other glands in the body like the thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testicles. The pituitary gland also secretes growth hormone and prolactin. Certain disorders or tumors of the pituitary gland can result in overproduction or under-secretion of these hormones.