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06/18/2026

A prolactinoma is a noncancerous pituitary tumor that raises prolactin levels. It can cause irregular periods, infertility, or low testosterone.

06/18/2026

Hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep problems can make it hard to feel like yourself. For many women, these symptoms are part of menopause.

Hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep problems can make it hard to feel like yourself. For many women, these symptoms are part of menopause. Menopause is a natural stage of life. It happens when the ovaries stop making enough estrogen and progesterone to support monthly menstrual cycles...

06/18/2026

Not achieving glycemic control?

The Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic is now enrolling adults with type 2 diabetes for the COVALENT studies.

Your contribution to research matters.

If left uncontrolled, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications. Learn about a clinical trial of an investigational therapy for type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic, Contact Bobbi Hernandez at 210-614-8612, ext. 1088 or email [email protected]

06/18/2026

Meet Dr. Akhrass!

Dr. Firas Akhrass is a board-certified endocrinologist at the Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine, completed his internal medicine residency at Union Memorial Hospital, and completed his fellowship in endocrinology at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Akhrass specializes in treating diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and PCOS. He is fluent in English and Arabic. As an active member of several medical organizations, he is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Dr. Akhrass is currently accepting new patients. He looks forward to partnering with his patients on their journey to better health.

Learn more:

Firas Akhrass, MD Board-certified Endocrinologist Speaks: English & Arabic Schedule Appointment Education Medical School University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Union Memorial Hospital Endocrinology Fellowship Rush-Presbyterian–St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago Fi...

06/18/2026

Thyroid cancer develops when abnormal cells grow within the thyroid gland. It is often discovered during evaluation of a thyroid nodule.

06/17/2026

A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland that may cause swelling in the neck. It can happen with normal, high, or low thyroid hormone levels.

06/17/2026

Thyroiditis means inflammation of the thyroid gland that can disrupt hormone levels. It may cause temporary hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or both.

06/17/2026

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06/16/2026

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes the thyroid to make too much hormone. It can lead to rapid heartbeat, anxiety, and weight loss.

If your heart feels like it’s racing, you’re losing weight without trying, or you feel constantly on edge, it can be hard to tell what’s going on. Symptoms like these don’t always point to one clear cause, which can make it frustrating to figure out your next step. In some cases,

06/16/2026

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can cause brain fog, dry skin, hair thinning, and constipation. Blood tests can check thyroid levels and thyroid antibodies.