Pediatric Specialties
Pediatric endocrinology and diabetes
Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)
The adrenal glands make several important hormones that support essential body functions. In people with adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands are not working correctly. This can be due to a problem with the adrenal glands themselves – in which case the condition is called Addison’s disease – or due to a problem with other glands and hormones that control the adrenals. Adrenal insufficiency can be present from birth but more often is acquired later during childhood, adolescence, or adulthood.
Treatment
People with adrenal insufficiency require treatment with hormone medications, and missing these medications can lead to serious problems including death. Treatment should be closely monitored by an endocrinologist.
Referrals and Appointments
Clinic Information
Our endocrine specialists provide diagnostics, consultations and treatment options in all areas of general endocrinology as well as providing expert care for specific endocrine disorders. Our specialty endocrinology clinics include:
- Pediatric Diabetes Clinic
- Primary Pediatric Endocrine Clinic
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Clinic
For Physician Referrals or Appointments
To see one of our specialists, a referral is required from your child’s primary care physician.
