The repercusions of disease in any of these organs are serious, leading to sometimes severe symptoms of weight loss, weight gain, excess calcium, anxiety, depression, heat intolerance, cold intolerance, and combinations of these symptoms. Endocrinologists don't just treat thyroid conditions, however. Hormones act by accelerating, slowing, or stabilizing enzyme activity in target cells. Thus, they control everything from the speed with which the body burns calories to the rhythms of reproduction. Since the amount of hormone needed by the body is within a very tight range of values, any disruption in the body's ability to regulate hormone production can lead to dramatic symptoms.
Endocrinologists help patients get their hormonal levels back in balance.
At the UNC Endocrine Clinic, the doctors specialize in the treatment of general endocrine disorders other than diabetes. All diabetic patients are referred to the Diabetes Care Center . At the Diabetes Care Center, diabetic patients can receive the very best care, with an on-site diabetes educator, nutritionist, and a nursing staff that is able to help patients over the phone with prescriptions. Please see the Diabetes Care Center web pages for directions. How to get an appointment The Endocrine Clinic at UNC is a subspecialty clinic.