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PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY


physician and young boy		 The practice of pediatric endocrinology focuses on childhood diseases related to diabetes, obesity, growth problems and other conditions of the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a complex collection of hormone-producing glands that control basic body functions such as metabolism, growth and sexual development. Many of the hormones produced by the endocrine glands interact with each other to maintain balance. The amount of hormones produced by each gland is carefully balanced.

Too much or too little of a certain hormone can have effects throughout the body and cause various endocrine disorders. Although many endocrine disorders that affect adults can affect children, the disorders may produce different symptoms in children. It is important that you consult with a pediatric endocrinologist to diagnose and control these disorders in your child.

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