How to Prepare for an Endocrinologist Visit

An Endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor who treats all the systems of the body that have to do with glands. Glands control hormones in the body which in turn maintain proper function of reproduction, metabolism, growth and development. Preparing for an Endocrinologist visit requires some thought so as to be thorough.

Things You'll Need

• Time
• Questions
• Medical Records
• Family Medical History
• Paper and Pen

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Instructions

How to Prepare for an Endocrinologist Visit

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  The first thing you should do is have any other medical records sent to the Endocrinologists’ office. You should also have your primary doctor call the Endocrinologists’ office and leave word if there is something in particular they need to know or want checked out.

• 2

  Then, you should make a list of any and all symptoms you are having. Endocrinologist deal with many conditions so you never know what symptoms will be of importance. No matter how small you think the details, list everything you can think of. Sometimes it’s the whole picture that will tell the tale.

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  You should also write down any questions you have. When going to the doctor we sometimes get nervous and don’t remember important questions we needed answering. Making a list of questions beforehand is always a good strategy.

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  Finally, get in touch with whomever you need to in order to have a complete family medical history. Often the conditions Endocrinologists deal with are hereditary so they need the complete facts about other family members.