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Endocrinologists treat people who suffer from hormonal imbalances, typically from glands in the endocrine system. The overall goal of treatment is to restore the normal balance of hormones found in a patient's body.ome of the more common conditions treated by endocrinologists include: 1  Menopause. 2  Diabetes. 3  Metabolic disorders. 4  Lack of growth. 5  Osteoporosis. 6  Thyroid diseases. 7  Cancers of the endocrine glands. 8  Over-or under-production of hormones.
Endocrinology is the field of hormone-related diseases. An endocrinologist can diagnose and treat hormone problems and the complications that arise from them. Hormones regulate metabolism, respiration, growth, reproduction, sensory perception, and movement. Hormone imbalances are the underlying reason for a wide range of medical conditions. Endocrinology focuses both on the hormones and the many glands and tissues that produce them. Humans have over 50 different hormones. They can exist in very small amounts and still have a significant impact on bodily function and development.