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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
*Depending on the exact problem, hormonal abnormalities may be treated with medication, lifestyle modifications, surgery, or a combination of these methods. Endocrinologists collaborate with primary care physicians and surgeons to provide a complete treatment plan. | *Depending on the exact problem, hormonal abnormalities may be treated with [[medication, lifestyle modifications, surgery]], or a combination of these methods. Endocrinologists collaborate with primary care physicians and surgeons to provide a complete treatment plan. | ||
*Endocrinologists have a role in preventative care, including screening for early indicators of hormone imbalances and advising on healthy lifestyle habits, in addition to treating hormonal problems.Endocrinologists utilize a range of diagnostic techniques to assess hormone function and diagnose hormonal diseases. | *Endocrinologists have a role in preventative care, including screening for early indicators of hormone imbalances and advising on healthy lifestyle habits, in addition to treating hormonal problems.Endocrinologists utilize a range of diagnostic techniques to assess hormone function and diagnose hormonal diseases. | ||
*Blood tests To determine hormone concentrations in the blood. | *Blood tests To determine[[hormone concentrations]] in the blood. | ||
*Ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are used to see the glands and organs of the endocrine system. | *Ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are used to see the glands and organs of the endocrine system. | ||
*To obtain a tissue sample from an endocrine gland for examination under a microscope. | *To obtain a tissue sample from an endocrine gland for examination under a [[microscope]]. | ||
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[[Category:Endocrinology| ]] | [[Category:Endocrinology| ]] | ||
[[Category:Endocrine system]] | [[Category:Endocrine system]] | ||
[[Category:Hormones]] | [[Category:Hormones]] | ||
