The endocrinologist is the best doctor for the treatment of obesity because it treats hormonal disorders, which are among the causes of being overweight. Initially the doctor requests tests and, if the result indicates that there are any hormonal changes, it may indicate the use of medicines.
The indicated remedies can be used to control thyroid if necessary, or to decrease appetite, absorption of fats, accelerate metabolism or decrease fluid retention, which can be a great help in the fight against the scales. Here are some weight loss pills.
When to seek the endocrinologist to lose weight
It is recommended to seek the help of an endocrinologist to lose weight when the person needs to lose more than 20 kg or is obese, which compromises his health and not only the self esteem due to fat accumulated in the belly.
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In the first consultation with the endocrinologist, the doctor should evaluate some important data such as weight, height, waist and hip circumference, age to know the risk of suffering from cardiovascular problems and will indicate the treatment needed to reach the ideal weight.
After about 1 month of starting treatment, a new consultation is usually done to reassess the weight and see if the treatment is having the expected effect. When a person can not lose the weight he needs or when he needs to lose more than 30kg, this doctor may indicate the need for surgery to reduce the stomach, for example. Learn all about bariatric surgery.
However, in addition to the remedies or the recommendation of the surgery, the endocrinologist will also indicate the practice of exercises, according to the possibility of the person, and will also indicate nutrition consultations to be able to adjust the diet to achieve weight loss.
Other diseases that the endocrinologist treats
In addition to being very suitable for the treatment of obesity and overweight, the endocrinologist is also the most appropriate physician to treat certain hormonal changes such as:
- Thyroid problems like goiter, Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis;
- Growth problems such as short stature or gigantism;
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome;
- Disorders of adolescence such as precocious puberty or breast growth in boys;
- Osteoporosis or osteopenia;
- Hormone replacement of Menopause or Andropause;
- Diseases of the adrenal gland, such as adrenal insufficiency or Cushing's syndrome;
- Pituitary diseases, a brain gland;
- Excess of hair;
- Acne;
- Infertility.
The endocrinologist is responsible for accompanying people who practice physical activity or athletes in order to improve their performance in training and competitions. It can indicate the use of dietary supplements and works in conjunction with the trainer and nutritionist.
In the consultations with the sport endocrinologist you can do an exam called bioimpedance that will check the amount of water, muscle and fat that the person has and with these data the doctor can indicate the best strategies to burn fat and increase the muscles to improve the results of training. Learn all about bio-impedance.
