What does Pediatric Endocrinology examine?

Not only adults but children as well need to have regular physical examinations. Only in this way can we ensure the normal development of children. During the examination, in addition to routine blood tests, a pediatric endocrinology examination is also required. Endocrine examination requires checking multiple items. Let us now understand what the pediatric endocrinology department checks.

Weight changes: weight loss or gain, such as emaciation, obesity;

Physical developmental disorders: growth disorders, such as excessive shortness or gigantism;

Mental symptoms: mental excitement, irritability, depression, few words;

Changes in the skeletal system: unexplained bone pain, back and leg pain, osteoporosis, and easy fractures;

Gastrointestinal symptoms: loss of appetite, hyperphagia, abdominal distension, and increased frequency of bowel movements;

Changes in urine volume: thirst, polydipsia, polyuria, and increased nocturia;

Edema: especially with dry skin, thick lips and large tongue;

Symptomatic hypertension: especially with sanguineous appearance, acne, periodic lower limb weakness or paroxysmal hypertension;

Skin or hair changes: skin pigmentation, purple striae, hair changes, endocrine acne;

Reproductive and sexual function changes: female menstrual disorders, breast hyperplasia, precocious puberty, infertility, male impotence;

Other common symptoms: fear of heat, chills, palpitations, chest tightness, headache, decreased vision, weakness, etc.

The above are the examination items of pediatric endocrinology department. It includes the secretion of some hormones, etc. In daily life, we must develop good eating habits. If we do not pay attention to our living habits, it will cause endocrine disorders. Children will also have endocrine disorders, so we must develop good habits from an early age.