The endocrinologist is the most suitable doctor for the treatment of obesity because he treats hormonal disorders, which are among the causes of excess weight. Initially the doctor orders tests and, if the result indicates that there is a hormonal change, he may indicate the use of medicines.
The indicated remedies can be used to control the thyroid, if necessary, or to decrease appetite, fat absorption, speed up metabolism or decrease fluid retention, which can be a great help in the fight against the scale. Here are some remedies for weight loss.
When to seek the endocrinologist to lose weight
It is recommended to seek the help of an endocrinologist to lose weight when the person needs to lose more than 20 kg or is obese, which compromises their health and not only self-esteem due to accumulated fat in the belly.
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In the first consultation with the endocrinologist, the doctor should evaluate some important data such as weight, height, waist and hip circumference, age to know what risk you have to suffer from cardiovascular problems and will indicate the treatment necessary to reach the ideal weight.
After approximately 1 month from the beginning of the treatment, a new consultation is usually made to reevaluate the weight and check if the treatment is having the expected effect. When the person is unable to lose the weight he needs or when he needs to lose more than 30kg this doctor may indicate the need for surgery to reduce the stomach, for example. Learn all about bariatric surgery.
However, in addition to the medication or the recommendation of the surgery, the endocrinologist will also indicate the practice of exercises, according to the person's possibility, and will also indicate nutrition consultations in order to adapt the diet to be able to lose weight.
Other diseases that the endocrinologist treats
In addition to being very suitable for the treatment of obesity and overweight, the endocrinologist is also the best doctor to treat certain hormonal changes such as:
- Thyroid problems such as Goiter, Graves' Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis; Growth problems such as short stature or gigantism; Polycystic ovary syndrome; Adolescent disorders such as precocious puberty or breast growth in boys; Osteoporosis or osteopenia; Menopausal hormone replacement or Andropause; Diseases of the adrenal gland, such as adrenal insufficiency or Cushing's syndrome; Diseases of the pituitary gland, a brain gland; Excess hair; Acne; Infertility.
The sports endocrinologist is responsible for accompanying people who practice physical activity or athletes in order to improve their performance in training and competitions. He can indicate the use of dietary supplements and works in conjunction with the trainer and the nutritionist.
In consultations with the sports endocrinologist you can do a test called bioimpedance that will check the amount of water, muscle and fat that the person has and with these data the doctor will be able to indicate which will be the best strategies to burn fat and increase the muscles to thus improving training results. Learn all about bioimpedance.
