Endocrinology

Departments / Endocrinology

A large part of the population in Bulgaria has symptoms or suffers from these socially significant disorders, which under certain conditions can be postponed over time or completely avoided. Our doctors offer not only risk assessment, but also training on how to avoid chronic diseases.

At the endocrinology office we provide examinations and consultations on the prevention and treatment of most endocrine disorders:

  • Osteoporosis – the diagnostics with the state-of-the-art DEXA osteodensitometer assesses the risk of fractures, reduced bone mineral density, and the amounts of adipose tissue with very high accuracy. The apparatus is also used in sports environments for determining body composition;
  • Diabetes mellitus – a socially significant disease with a constantly increasing frequency with a long period of hidden symptoms and affecting vital organs and systems – heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, limbs. Complex therapy and prevention of diabetic complications are carried out together with other specialists;
  • Thyroid diseases – hormonal and ultrasound diagnostics, inflammatory diseases of the thyroid gland; conditions with increased and decreased function of the thyroid gland and their relation to cardiovascular diseases. The cabinet uses ultrasound equipment to provide imaging of the thyroid gland and cervical area;
  • Overweight and obesity – a prerequisite for many other diseases;
  • Menopause;
  • Endocrine hypertension;
  • Pituitary and adrenal disorders.