Diabetology and Endocrinology

The Diabetology and Endocrinology Department at KIMS Hospital, Mahadevapura, focuses on managing diabetes and other endocrine issues with a holistic approach. Specialists with global training guide both children and adults to take responsibility for their health.

At KIMS Hospitals Mahadevapura, an expert team of endocrinologists explores how diet and diseases connect to support better health. They handle various endocrine problems and collaborate with experts in fields like ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, organ transplantation and more. This teamwork ensures patients receive well-rounded care for their conditions.

Treatments and Procedures

1. Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeries

• Bariatric operation
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion (BPD/DS)
• Sleeve stomach removal

2. Endocrine Surgery and Diagnostic Tests

• Adrenal gland removal
• Small incision parathyroid removal (MIP)
• Thyroid removal surgery
• Fine needle test for the thyroid

3. Brain and Neurosurgical Procedures

• Radiosurgery for the brain with stereotactic techniques
• Surgery through the nose to access the skull base (transsphenoidal surgery)

4. Imaging and Diagnostic Exams

• CT scanning
• MRI scanning

5. Transplant and Organ-based Procedures

• Pancreas transplant

6. Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Techniques

• Endoscopic procedures through the nose

7. Managing Nutrition and Metabolism

• Enteral nutrition at home
• Managing lipids

8. Supportive and Post-Surgical Care

• Care for wounds

Conditions We Treat

The endocrinologists at KIMS Hospitals in Mahadevapura specialise in treating various endocrine conditions. Patients often visit KIMS Hospitals in Mahadevapura for rare or complicated cases. These endocrinologists collaborate with other specialists as part of a team to give you the precise care you require.

KIMS Hospitals in Mahadevapura focuses on helping with these health issues:

1. Pituitary and Hypothalamic Problems

• Acromegaly: The Body makes too much growth hormone due to a tumour in the pituitary gland.
• Hypopituitarism: Pituitary gland does not make enough hormones.
• Prolactinoma: A non-cancerous tumour in the pituitary that results in too much prolactin.
• Sheehan's Syndrome: The Pituitary gland does not work right after heavy bleeding during childbirth.
• POEMS Syndrome: A Rare disease involving nerve damage, organ swelling, and hormonal issues.

2. Adrenal Gland Problems

• Addison's disease: The adrenal glands fail to make enough cortisol and aldosterone.
• Adrenal cancer: A rare type of cancer develops in the adrenal glands.
• Benign adrenal tumours: These are harmless lumps that grow on the adrenal glands.
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: A genetic condition disrupts hormone production in the adrenal glands.
• Cushing syndrome: High cortisol levels lead to issues like weight gain and fragile skin.
• Primary aldosteronism: Too much aldosterone raises blood pressure.
• Pheochromocytoma: A rare adrenal tumour causes sudden hormone spikes and hypertension.
• Hyperkalemia (High potassium): Adrenal problems or kidney disorders can lead to it.
• Hypokalemia (Low potassium): It connects to adrenal tumours that produce aldosterone.
• Adrenoleukodystrophy: This genetic condition harms the adrenal glands and the nervous system.

3. Issues with the Thyroid

• Hyperthyroidism: The thyroid gland creates too many hormones leading to overactivity.
• Hypothyroidism: The thyroid does not make enough hormones causing underactivity.
• Thyroid nodules: Small growths or lumps in the thyroid often harmless.
• Goitre: The thyroid becomes bigger, often due to not enough iodine or from thyroid problems.
• Graves' disease: A condition where the immune system causes the thyroid to overproduce hormones.
• Hashimoto's disease: An autoimmune issue that results in the thyroid slowing down hormone production.
• Thyroid cancer: Cancerous growths that develop in the thyroid.
• Thyroid eye disease: Swelling or irritation in the eyes often linked to Graves' disease.
• Hurthle cell cancer: An uncommon type of thyroid cancer. Thyroid disease includes all types of problems related to the thyroid.

4. Pancreatic and Blood Sugar Issues

The pancreas plays a role in managing blood sugar levels. When it fails to produce enough insulin or stops working, blood sugar levels rise. High blood sugar can cause diabetes, a condition requiring awareness and treatment. The pancreas must function well to keep blood sugar levels balanced. Understanding how this organ affects sugar levels helps to treat or prevent related disorders.

• Type 1 Diabetes: This autoimmune condition destroys the cells that produce insulin.
• Type 2 Diabetes: This condition leads to insulin not working causing blood sugar to stay high.
• Type 1 Diabetes in children: A form of autoimmune diabetes starts in kids or teens.
• Type 2 Diabetes in children: A metabolic issue now seen more often in younger people.
• Prediabetes: Blood sugar is higher than normal but not enough to be diabetes yet.
• Gestational diabetes: Diabetes that shows up while a person is pregnant.
• Hypoglycemia: Blood sugar drops too low often linked to insulin or hormone issues.
• Insulinoma: A tumor in the pancreas pumps out insulin causing low blood sugar.

5. Disorders Affecting Gonads and Reproductive Health

• Male hypogonadism: Men produce low levels of testosterone.
• Male infertility: Men can't father children because of poor sperm quality or low sperm count.
• Female infertility: Women can't get pregnant or carry a pregnancy.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Hormonal issues in women disrupt ovary function.
• Hirsutism: Women grow too much hair because of hormone imbalances.
• Erectile dysfunction: Men can't get or keep an erection.
• Galactorrhea: Milk comes from breasts without being linked to childbirth.
• Klinefelter Syndrome: Males are born with an extra X chromosome due to a genetic issue.
• Turner syndrome: A condition in females where one X chromosome is absent.
• Varicocele: Swollen veins in the scrotum that can reduce fertility.
• Gender dysphoria: Emotional struggle caused by a difference between gender identity and physical sex.

6. Issues with Bones and Minerals

• Osteoporosis: Bones become weak and break because of loss of bone mass.
• Osteopenia: Bone density is lower than usual and may lead to osteoporosis.
• Osteomalacia: Bones soften due to a lack of vitamin D.
• Osteopetrosis: Bones are dense but still fragile.
• Paget's disease of bone: Bone remodelling goes wrong and weakens the bones.
• Metabolic bone disease: Various disorders affect how bones grow and stay strong.
• Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid glands work too much and create calcium problems.
• Hypoparathyroidism: Parathyroid glands work too little causing calcium levels to drop.
• Hypercalcemia: Raised calcium levels in the blood caused by active parathyroid glands.

7. Lipid and Metabolic Disorders

• Dyslipidemia: Cholesterol or lipid levels in the blood become abnormal.
• High cholesterol: Cholesterol levels rise, which increases the chance of heart problems.
• Obesity: Too much body fat increases the risk of many long-term illnesses.
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): Fat collects in the liver even though alcohol is not the cause.
• Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): The Liver faces fat buildup and inflammation leading to damage.
• Inherited metabolic disorders: Genes cause problems that disrupt how the body uses energy.

8. Kidney and Related Conditions

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD): The kidneys lose their ability to work over time.
• Diabetic nephropathy: Damage to the kidneys happens because of diabetes lasting many years.
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD): When kidneys fail so much that dialysis or a transplant becomes necessary.

9. Cancer and Tumours

• Cancer: Abnormal cell growth that happens anywhere in the body without control.
• Carcinoid tumours: Slow-developing neuroendocrine growths found in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Neuroendocrine tumours: Growths that form from cells responsible for making hormones.
• Neuroblastoma: A type of cancer in children affecting nerve tissue often in the adrenal glands.
• Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1): A genetic condition that causes tumour formation in glands that produce hormones.
• Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2): A hereditary disorder causing medullary thyroid cancer and sometimes other tumours.
• Paget's disease of the breast: A rare form of breast cancer that impacts the nipple and the surrounding areola.

10. Genetic and Rare Conditions

• Whipple’s disease: A rare infection caused by bacteria that disrupts how nutrients are absorbed.
• Hypereosinophilic syndrome: Eosinophils are produced in excess, which harms organs.