Endocrinology in Israel is a sub - profession of Internal Medicine or Pediatrics. The endocrinologist is required to be a senior of a Medical Institute, having the year of internship, four years of specialization in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics, and up to two years under - specialty - Endocrinology. In total 13-15 years of study. At this point, most endocrinologists spend several additional years on specializing and improving their qualification in endocrinology.
Among the rest endocrinologists treat diabetes, problems of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, bone problems (in particular, osteoporosis) and problems with the functions of adrenal glands. Since there a many hormones which are responsible for the growth of the human body, growth problems are also relevant to the endocrinology - dwarfism, extensive growth, morbid obesity and the range of other conditions, which may be included in the field of endocrinology.
Glands that produce hormones:
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Thyroid is located in front of the base of the neck and secretes the hormone thyroxin.
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Adrenal gland, located in the upper part of the kidney. It produces several different hormones.
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Hypophysis (pituitary gland) is located in the lower part of the brain and secretes various hormones.
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Pancreas – mainly produces insulin - a hormone, which is responsible for the regulation of sugar in blood.
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Ovaries and testicles: in addition to its major role as the reproductive organs (they contain eggs and sperm) – they also secrete various hormones.
The whole range of analyses are used for the diagnostics such as advanced blood tests, ultrasound tests (of the thyroid gland), computed tomography, scanning of the body with radioactive iodine (in the cases of thyroid cancer) etc.