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An endocrinologist in Gdańsk can help diagnose and treat conditions affecting your hormones. At Tartaczna 2 Medical Centre, consultations are provided by Dr Anna Florysiak, a specialist in endocrinology and internal medicine. Care includes assessment, treatment and follow-up, including for women planning a pregnancy and during pregnancy.
Endocrinology covers conditions affecting hormone-producing glands, including the thyroid, parathyroid glands, pituitary and adrenal glands, as well as hormonal disorders involving the ovaries and testes. Hormones help regulate metabolism, calcium balance, blood pressure and fertility, among other functions.
During the consultation, the doctor reviews your symptoms, medical history, medicines and test results. This helps establish whether a hormonal condition may explain your symptoms and what assessment or treatment is appropriate.
You may need a consultation because of an abnormal test result or symptoms such as:
These symptoms can have many causes. Tiredness, hair loss or weight gain alone do not confirm a hormonal disorder. Assessment should take account of your medical history, a clinical examination and appropriately selected tests.
Common reasons for a consultation include an underactive or overactive thyroid, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, goitre and thyroid nodules. Thyroid function may remain normal in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, so the presence of antibodies alone does not automatically mean that thyroid hormone treatment is needed.
Blood tests assess thyroid function, while ultrasound examines its structure. The tests required and the frequency of follow-up depend on the diagnosis. Not every nodule needs a biopsy or surgery: the decision takes account of its ultrasound features, size and relevant risk factors.
Raised prolactin does not always mean there is a pituitary disorder. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, stress, certain medicines and an underactive thyroid can affect the result. An endocrinologist assesses its significance and decides whether repeat testing or further investigation is needed. Read more on our page about prolactin, normal levels and high prolactin results.
A consultation may also address adrenal, pituitary or parathyroid disorders and conditions involving sex hormones, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). If needed, the doctor recommends care involving other specialists or further assessment at an appropriate centre.
If you have a diagnosed thyroid condition or another hormonal disorder, discuss your plans for pregnancy with your endocrinologist. Once pregnancy is confirmed, earlier monitoring and treatment adjustments may be needed. Do not change doses or stop medicines on your own.
Dr Anna Florysiak provides endocrine care during pregnancy, working with the doctor responsible for your maternity care. Our pages on hypothyroidism in pregnancy and hyperthyroidism in pregnancy explain these conditions in more detail.
At our centre, you can have prescribed laboratory tests and a thyroid ultrasound performed by radiologist Dr Ewa Kołyszko. TSH is usually the initial blood test for thyroid function; FT4, FT3, antibodies and other hormone tests are selected according to the clinical situation. There is no single test panel that every patient needs.
Bring previous test results, ultrasound reports and a list of your medicines and supplements to the appointment. Preparation for blood sampling, the time of day and, where relevant, the day of your menstrual cycle depend on the tests requested. Check the instructions with your doctor or the laboratory.
Endocrinology consultations at Tartaczna 2 Medical Centre are provided by Dr Anna Florysiak. Book using the calendar below or contact our reception team on +48 58 719 10 25 or at kontakt@tartaczna2.pl.
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