Endocrinology Department

The Department of Endocrinology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine glands and metabolism, managing a wide range of conditions arising from systemic hormonal imbalances. The department primarily diagnoses and treats type 1 and type 2 diabetes, various acute and chronic diabetic complications, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, gout, hyperuricemia, dyslipidemia, obesity, pituitary disorders, electrolyte disturbances, osteoporosis, and other metabolic and endocrine diseases. The department offers comprehensive laboratory and imaging assessments, including measurements of blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, thyroid function, hormone levels, and bone mineral density, and integrates these findings with ultrasound imaging to accurately identify the underlying causes of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities.

Diabetes is a core condition treated in our department. We not only develop individualized glycemic‑lowering medication regimens but also conduct comprehensive screening for diabetic complications, assessing the risk of diabetic nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and retinopathy. We provide diabetes education, offering guidance on dietary management, exercise planning, and self‑monitoring of blood glucose, empowering patients to manage their blood sugar effectively and reduce the incidence of complications. For thyroid disorders, we implement standardized pharmacologic adjustments for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, perform risk‑stratified evaluations of thyroid nodules, and recommend appropriate follow-up or further diagnostic testing. In patients with gout or elevated uric acid levels, we differentiate between acute‑phase pain relief and long‑term urate‑lowering therapy, complemented by dietary and lifestyle counseling to minimize recurrent attacks. For osteoporosis—common among middle-aged and older adults—we assess bone mass loss and initiate anti‑osteoporotic treatment to lower the risk of fractures. Our department sees many elderly and middle‑aged patients with multiple comorbidities, addressing metabolic issues across several systems, including glucose, lipids, uric acid, and thyroid function, while carefully balancing medications. We also offer weight‑management health education and coordinate with the hospital’s Health Management Center to leverage its weight‑loss and fat‑reduction outpatient services. If you experience polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, unexplained weight loss, palpitations, intolerance to heat or cold, recurrent joint swelling and pain, unexplained fatigue, or abnormal changes in body weight, please consult our Endocrinology Department.