Expert care in paediatric endocrinology
At Turó Park Clinics, we offer expert care in paediatric endocrinology in Barcelona, aimed at children and adolescents with disorders of growth, puberty, thyroid and adrenal glands. Our approach is based on accurate diagnosis, personalised treatments and multidisciplinary coordination with other specialists to achieve the best results.
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What is paediatric endocrinology?
Paediatric endocrinology is the medical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of hormonal disorders that affect children's growth, pubertal development and metabolism. These conditions can significantly impact the physical and emotional health of children if not diagnosed and treated in time.
At Turó Park Clinics, we offer endocrinology services for all ages. We have specialists in adult clinical endocrinology and a paediatric endocrinologist specialising primarily in the management of children and adolescents with hormonal or developmental disorders.
What do we treat at Turó Park Clinics?
At Turó Park Clinics we treat patients with short stature or stunted growth. We perform a complete evaluation to identify treatable causes, such as:
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Turner Syndrome
- Children born small for gestational age
- Chronic renal failure.
We usually guide the entire diagnostic process and provide treatment in cases where a good response to growth hormones can be expected.
We also deal with cases of elevated height or rapid growth. We mainly focus on the diagnostic process, but if a hormonal cause is identified, we can plan the appropriate treatment. In other cases, referrals will be made to other specialists.
- Precocious puberty, especially common in girls.
- Gigantism, linked in some cases to pituitary tumours.
Precocious puberty
- Girls: breast development or genital hair before age 8, menstruation before age 10
- Boys: testicular enlargement or genital hair before age 9
Delayed puberty
- Girls: no breast development at 13 or no menstruation at 15-16
- Boys: no genital changes at 14; often associated with short stature.
At Turó Park Clinics we diagnose and, if necessary, initiate treatment according to paediatric protocols.
We treat and treat:
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
We provide specialised counselling and personalised follow-up in conjunction with endocrinology.
We address conditions such as:
- Primary adrenal insufficiency (the gland does not produce enough cortisol)
- Secondary adrenal insufficiency (altered hormonal stimulation)
- Adrenal tumours.
We carry out an exhaustive diagnosis and define the appropriate treatment for each case.
We take care of the little ones.
Do you suspect there may be an alteration in your child's growth or hormonal development? Make an appointment with our specialist to get a complete and personalised assessment.
When is it recommended to see a paediatric endocrinologist?
At Turó Park Clinics, we recommend making an appointment with a specialist if any of the following signs are present:
- Significantly short stature or slower growth than other children of the same age
- Very early pubertal development (before the age of 8 in girls or 9 in boys)
- Absence of signs of puberty in adolescence (girls without breast development at 13 or without menstruation at 15-16; boys without genital changes at 14)
- Abnormally high height or excessively accelerated growth
- Hormonal alterations in blood tests without clear cause
Early consultation with a specialist can make a big difference in the early diagnosis and effective treatment of many hormonal and developmental conditions.
Why choose Turó Park Clinics?
- Team specialising in paediatric and adult clinical endocrinology.
- Accurate diagnosis with a personalised approach.
- Multidisciplinary coordination with paediatrics, radiology, nutrition and psychology.
- Care in several languages, including Spanish and English.
- Modern facilities in the centre of Barcelona.
Our answers to frequently asked questions about paediatric endocrinology
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What treatments are available for childhood hormone disorders?
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Is it normal for puberty to start earlier in girls?
What tests are commonly used to diagnose endocrine pathologies in children?
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