Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric endocrinology is a specialized field focused on addressing the unique hormonal concerns that affect children, encompassing issues related to growth, puberty, diabetes, and other conditions associated with hormonal fluctuations. The intricate web of hormones in a child's body plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the functioning of various biological systems. These hormones govern the pace of a child's growth and maturation as they journey through childhood. Deviations within the
endocrine system can lead to an array of conditions, including growth disorders, osteoporosis, bone maladies, rickets, childhood obesity, and lipid disorders.
At Rainbow Children’s Hospital, our dedicated Pediatric Endocrinology department is committed to early detection, precise diagnosis, and the treatment of hormonal disorders in children, with a keen focus on averting long-term complications. Within this department, we provide two specialized branches of service, overseen by our child endocrinologists, ensuring top-tier care for your child:
Diabetes Services:
1. Education and support for children with Type 1 diabetes
2. Management of hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
3. Guidance on maintaining a balanced diet devoid of excessive sugar
Endocrine Services:
1. Conducting complex stimulation tests essential for accurate diagnoses
2. Offering full-time Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services
3. Providing full-time Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) services
4. Performing Genitoplasty Surgery
5. Staffing a Senior Geneticist
6. Employing full-time and experienced dietitians
Rainbow Children’s Hospital's team of endocrinologists are equipped to diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of hormonal disturbances in children, including:
1.Pediatric diabetes
2.Pubertal disorders (e.g., polycystic ovarian syndrome, menstrual irregularities, early or delayed sexual development)
3.Growth disorders (short or tall stature)
4. Adrenal gland disorders
5.Obesity and other metabolic complications
6. Thyroid disorders
7. Bone disorders (such as rickets and osteoporosis)
8. Disorders of sexual development (e.g., micropenis, ambiguous genitalia)
9. Neuroendocrine disorders
10. Neonatal disorders (diabetes, hypoglycemia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia)
11. Endocrine complications of systemic illnesses (e.g., children with cancer, cystic fibrosis, chronic
renal disease, thalassemia, etc.)
12. Rare endocrine disorders like McCune Albright and Prader Willi syndrome, Turner's syndrome
Our comprehensive care programs encompass a multidisciplinary approach, where our team of pediatric endocrinologists collaborates with nurses, psychologists, and other specialists to address various conditions, including pediatric diabetes, childhood obesity, growth hormone deficiency, and disorders of sexual development.