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Types of Endocrine Disorders Adrenal insufficiency. The adrenal gland releases too little of the hormone cortisol and sometimes, aldosterone. Cushings disease. Overproduction of a pituitary gland hormone leads to an overactive adrenal gland. Gigantism (acromegaly) and other growth hormone problems. Hyperthyroidism.

Endocrinology can be a rewarding career, as it involves helping patients manage chronic conditions and improving their quality of life! Endocrinologists make $248,276 per year on average.

Endocrinology Services CPT Code range 95249- 95251.

The future practice of endocrinology will be influenced by secular health trends, consumer expectations and the globalisation of health. Pharmacotherapy will remain the backbone of endocrine therapy led by developments in drug delivery technology, pharmacogenomics, combinatorial chemistry and paracrinology.

Exposure to illnesses and diseases Most endocrinologists experience this con by default. Being in a medical environments typically means you are going to be around sick individuals. Many endocrinologists often contract the illnesses of their patients, sometimes even when using personal protective equipment (PPE).

In many cases, urine and blood tests are used to check your hormone levels, while in some cases, imaging tests are done to pinpoint or locate a tumor or other abnormalities that may be affecting the endocrine glands.

The future practice of endocrinology will be influenced by secular health trends, consumer expectations and the globalisation of health. Pharmacotherapy will remain the backbone of endocrine therapy led by developments in drug delivery technology, pharmacogenomics, combinatorial chemistry and paracrinology.

In terms of competitiveness, endocrinology is one of the less competitive IM fellowship specialties with cardiology, oncology, and gastroenterology sitting at the more competitive end of the spectrum.