You have been referred to an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine glands.
Endocrine glands release chemicals into the blood which tell parts of the body to do certain jobs.
These chemicals are referred to as hormones. Endocrine disorders are those that involve deficiencies or excesses of hormones. A deficiency exists when there is not enough of a hormone in the body. In order for your doctor to make an accurate diagnosis, some testing may be necessary. This pamphlet was written to help you and your family understand the evaluation process of hormone deficiencies.