12 Medical articles with Dr Helen Spoudeas

By Dr Helen Spoudeas
29.09.22
Endocrinologist

In this informative article, Dr Helen Spoudeas, a highly revered consultant paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist, outlines the four main stages of growth that our bodies and brain go through during a typical lifetime, and expertly explains why hormones are so important.

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Child with brown eyes and curly hair, smiling in the sunshine

By Dr Helen Spoudeas
14.06.21
Paediatric endocrinologist

Understanding hypopituitarism’s effect on your child’s health

Dr Helen Spoudeas is a leading UK paediatric endocrine subspecialist. She provides you with a thorough guide so that you can understand what having hypopituitarism means for your child, as well as the life-long (and safe) treatment involved.

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Child wearing dungarees and a colourful t-shirt, watering plants in a garden

By Dr Helen Spoudeas
08.06.21
Paediatric endocrinologist

What happens to children’s growth when the hypothalamus isn’t functioning right?

The hypothalamus is a little known but fascinating and vital part of the human body. Experienced paediatric endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas details what the hypothalamus is and why it’s critically important. She also highlights how hypothalamic dysfunction has the potential to affect many aspects of children’s lives.

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By Dr Helen Spoudeas
09.09.20
Endocrinologist

Delayed puberty: late bloomer or medical condition?

Girls on average begin puberty with a growth spurt at 11 and menstruate at 13. Boys, on the other hand, begin their growth spurt at 14 and start growing a beard around 17. If you have reached these milestones but are yet to notice any changes to your body, you may be experiencing delayed puberty. So, what's causing it? Dr Helen Spoudeas, a leading endocrinologist based in London explains.

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A child's hand reaching and grasping at a sugary giant lollipop

By Dr Helen Spoudeas
01.07.20
Paediatric endocrinologist

Diet, hormones, genes and the risks of childhood obesity

Are you worried about your child's growing weight? In most cases, diet is the source of the issue, but in very rare cases, hormones and single-gene defects are the underlying cause. Specialist advice is available from Dr Helen Spoudeas, leading London paediatric endocrinologist. Learn from her about diet, hormones, genes, and the risks of childhood obesity.

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Dr Helen Spoudeas talks about the charity Success which supports children who survived brain tumours throughout their adulthood.

By Dr Helen Spoudeas
24.02.20
Paediatric endocrinologist

Success Charity – life after cure of a childhood brain tumour

In May 2019, distinguished consultant endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas led the launch of Success Charity – a charity exclusively devoted to improving the quality of life of patients who have survived a brain tumour in childhood. We interviewed Dr Spoudeas to find out what support the charity provides and why such support is so desperately needed.

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By Dr Helen Spoudeas
11.02.20
Paediatric endocrinologist

Why is my child not growing properly?

As a parent, it’s natural to worry if your child isn’t growing as you would expect. While in many cases short stature is due to short parental heights, some children can be affected by conditions that interfere with their normal growth. Dr Helen Spoudeas explains what these conditions are and clarifies if undernutrition can play a role.

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A boy and girl walking away from the camera. The boy is taller than the girl.

By Dr Helen Spoudeas
03.02.20
Paediatric endocrinologist

How to know if your child’s growth is normal

Are you wondering whether your child is growing as fast as they should be? Leading endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas explains how to work out your child’s “target height” and how to use this to figure out if your child’s growth is normal.

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By Dr Helen Spoudeas
12.02.18
Paediatric endocrinologist

The symptoms and treatment of pituitary gland disorders

Dr Helen Spoudeas clarifies the key symptoms of pituitary gland disorders and highlights the potential causes. She also explains the main type of treatment and if side effects from treatment can be expected.