A metabolic disorder is a condition that occurs when the body's metabolic process is disrupted by dysfunctional chemical reactions. Some types of metabolic disorders are inherited, and these are usually caused a defective gene. Metabolic disorders may also be caused by a compromised liver or pancreas. The symptoms of this condition may include seizures, lethargy, weight loss, and jaundice.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to generate or respond to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that's made by the pancreas, and it impacts your body's ability to properly manage its blood sugar levels. Diabetes can cause sugars to build up in the blood, and this can result in health problems such as heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure. In severe cases, diabetes may lead to amputations of the lower extremities.

What type of training does an endocrinologist receive?

Endocrinologists are doctors, and they must obtain a medical degree from an accredited medical school and meet certain requirements before beginning work as licensed physicians. An endocrinologist must complete an undergraduate pre-medical degree, four years of medical school, a three-year residency in internal medicine, and two to three years of fellowship training in endocrinology.

What are pituitary glands?

Part of the endocrine system, the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland weighs about 0.5 grams and is about the size of a pea. It is often known as the body's "master gland" due to its role in overseeing the growth, development, and functioning of the body's other endocrine glands.

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which tissue loss causes bones to become fragile and brittle. With this disease, bones are at a higher risk from damage and breaking. In severe cases of osteoporosis, even a sneeze or a minor bump can cause bones to break. Osteoporosis is commonly seen in those who are 50 and older, and it can be detected via a bone density test.

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First, it takes forever just to get an appointment but don't call to try to move it up or the office manager will hear things that were not said.I arrived today for my appointment 30 minutes early as the letter said only to be told myou appointment that I had waited months for was canceled and the girl didn't know why. After checking with someone she came back and suddenly note appeared in the system saying I had canceled my own appointment with was untrue. She then had me talk to the office manager who told me that I told her to cancel the appointment when I had called in months the ago. Again, untrue. I let her know she was wrong and she then said I was a liar. Obviously I walked out. Either I'll treat myself or find another Dr for this because I refuse to be treated in such a manner. This ofive doesn't care about patients obviously.

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