Conditions
Thyroid disease, diabetes, obesity and metabolism, thyroid nodules, polycystic ovary syndrome, bones and the pituitary and adrenal glands, each explained in plain language.
Underactive and Overactive Thyroid
Underactive and overactive thyroid are two forms of a problem in the same butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. This page explains what the symptoms are, who should be tested, how the evaluation goes, what treatment looks like in general, and what should not be changed without a doctor.
Read moreDiabetes and Prediabetes
Diabetes means blood sugar is higher than it should be. This page explains how the types of diabetes differ, what the symptoms and diagnostic tests are, what treatment looks like in general, what prediabetes means, and when to get urgent help. The goal of treatment is to control blood sugar and prevent complications.
Read moreObesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Overweight and obesity are chronic conditions with many causes, not a lack of willpower. This page explains what makes weight loss hard, when the glands should be checked, what metabolic syndrome means, what options treatment generally has, and why we do not promise results from any method.
Read moreThyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer
A thyroid nodule is a bump or lump in the thyroid itself, and most of the time it is benign. This page explains how it is found, what ultrasound and needle biopsy do, how follow-up works, what the warning signs are, and that the decision about follow-up is up to the doctor.
Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hormonal Disorders
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of irregular periods and excess hair. This page explains what the symptoms are, what the doctor checks, what treatment generally looks like, and which other hormonal disorders look similar.
Read moreOsteoporosis, Calcium and the Parathyroid
Osteoporosis progresses silently, and sometimes the first sign is a fracture from a minor knock. This page explains who is at risk, what a bone density scan shows, what the parathyroid glands and blood calcium do, and what treatment generally looks like.
Read morePituitary and Adrenal
The pituitary and adrenal glands are among the command centers for the body's hormones. This page explains what pituitary tumors and cortisol conditions (Addison's and Cushing's) look like, how they are evaluated, what treatment generally involves, and why cortisone pills should never be stopped suddenly.
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The full patient guide
What to bring to the first visit, how to prepare for blood tests and when to call urgently.