Treating Endocrine Conditions
Some endocrine conditions caused by hormone imbalance have symptoms so mild they don’t require treatment. However, others cause unpleasant symptoms, like rapid heartbeat. And uncontrolled diabetes has serious health consequences.
To determine what’s causing your hormonal issues, our specialists analyze your detailed medical history along with any lab work or advanced imaging tests. Then your treatment is customized to address your specific needs and goals.
Depending on your diagnosis, we offer:
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes can often help reduce or even eliminate the symptoms of an endocrine disorder, helping you get control of your health.
To develop a game plan that promotes healthy choices and sets you up for success, we’ll help you:
- Incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
- Make healthy food choices.
- Manage stress.
- Reach and maintain a healthy weight.
- Stop smoking.
Medication
If your body produces too much or too little of certain hormones, synthetic hormones may provide balance and alleviate your symptoms.
Medications to manage endocrine disorders include:
- Insulin—one or more injections every day may be needed to lower your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
- Oral medications—pills, capsules or tablets are often used to lower blood sugar and prompt balance for hormone levels that are too high or too low in conditions like over- or under-active thyroid, malfunctioning adrenal glands or pituitary disorders.
- Ointments or gels—topical application may be used for hormone replacement therapy.
Also, our participation in the latest research and clinical trials means you have access to the most up-to-date, evidence-based care available in the region.
Surgery
Endocrine surgery may be needed if you have growths, excessive swelling, or cancer that cannot be effectively treated with other options.
We work with general surgeons with expertise in endocrine procedures to get you the best care for:
- Adrenalectomy—removal of one or both of your adrenal glands.
- Pancreatic surgery—treatment for pancreatic tumors or growths.
- Parathyroid surgery—removal of your parathyroid gland or any abnormal growths it contains.
- Thyroid surgery—some or all of your thyroid gland is removed.
- Ultrasound guided biopsy—removal of a small tissue sample for further examination.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) manages various nutrition-related diagnoses.
Our registered dietitians work with you and members of your healthcare team to develop a nutrition plan unique to your body’s needs. We combine your diagnosis with an assessment of your current nutritional intake to create your plan that we then monitor and evaluate.
Plans vary by patient, but may involve:
- Helping you learn which foods or nutrients to avoid or to prioritize
- Developing a lifestyle plan to take help you take an active role in improving your health through proper nutrition and exercise based on your individual diagnosis, needs, and capabilities
- Adjusting your plan to ensure proper nutrition despite challenges such as food intolerances or access to certain foods
- Knowing when and how to utilize nutritional supplements when necessary
Appointments are by referral only, which your doctor can make through EPIC or by fax at 513-564-3955.
Our team reviews all referrals and will call the patient to schedule an appointment.
Call 513-585-1218 to discuss any specific diagnosis questions or other questions you might have about our services.
Please note the following info:
- If a patient’s needs are outside our scope of expertise, a referral will be made to an outside provider.
- We do not see patients for weight management, eating disorders, food allergies or food sensitivities, or most GI-related diagnoses.
- MNT is billable to insurance, but coverage varies. Call your individual carrier to verify your benefits. A discount is available for those choosing self-pay.
Inpatient Diabetes Care
If you have diabetes and require hospitalization to address other health issues, your doctor or hospitalist may work with an endocrinologist to assist in managing your diabetes care during your stay.
Our inpatient diabetes services will monitor and help you control your blood sugar levels to lower your risk of developing complications. If you are on oral diabetes medication, we will discontinue their use temporarily and use insulin to lower your blood glucose levels as needed.
While you’re in the hospital, you may consult with nurse educators and registered dietitians. If you need further care, diabetes education is also available on an outpatient basis.