Endocrinology
The medical specialty of Endocrinology and Nutrition is in charge of studying, assessing and treating metabolic hormonal and nutritional disorders. The endocrinologist specialists at Hospital Ochoa in Marbella study eating disorders and develop particular diets for cholesterol, uric acid, calcium, sodium, potassium, and iron.
General nutrition tips:
- Have a moderate daily calorie intake.
- Avoid sugary drink.
- Avoid fast food and fats.
- Reduce the daily intake of salt.
- Be active and avoid a sedentary lifestyle.
Disorders
- Obesity.
- Diabetes.
- Thyroid disease.
- Disorders of calcium metabolism.
- Short stature.
- Delayed or advanced puberty.
- Addison’s disease and other adrenal gland disorders.
- Gynecomastia.
- Pre and post-operative control of endocrine surgery.
Hospital Ochoa’s endocrinologists also study the metabolism of nutritional substances, both natural and artificial. This medical specialty is relatively young and tries to prevent dietary health issues via:
- Dietary analysis.
- Dietary advice.
- Analysing the hormonal impact on weight.
Multimedia
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Blog_ The benefits of intermittent fasting
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Blog_ Childhood obesity
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Blog_ I Conferences on Health Promotion awaken the interest of a hundred people
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Blog_ Hospital Ochoa specialist, José Luis Guijarro, will open the First Conference on Health Promotion
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Blog_ 14 de noviembre, Día Mundial de la Diabetes