Dr. Tseghai Berhe MD

Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology

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1555 BARRINGTON RD HOFFMAN ESTATES IL, 60169 Show map

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Dr. Tseghai Berhe is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL. Dr. Berhe specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.

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Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine,Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia Medicine

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DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

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My son has hypoglycemia episodes often. What can we do to treat this?
Hypoglycemic episodes in a diabetic patient may be due to taking more insulin, skipping food, mismatch between the amount of food and insulin, a lump on the injection site, physician activity etc. To avoid low blood glucose you will need to check blood glucose more often and give insulin appreciate to the amount of food consumed and the lever of blood glucose. I.e you need proper carbohydrate counting and appropriate insulin dosage. And account for physical activity as well. He should also be on flexible insulin regiment and explore the use of insulin pumps and use of blood glucose sensors. These Will help you manage his diabetes much better. Also make sure he doesn't have brittle diabetes. In that case you will need more help from your endocrinologist. Good luck READ MORE
What is the treatment for cushing treatment?
Cushing disease and cushing syndrome are medical condition of excess cortisol in the body. Cushing disease stems from an ACTH producing tumor in the brain. Cushing syndrome is a collection of condition causing excessive cortisol out side the pituitary gland (brain). They could be due to steroids for inflammatory condition, cortisol producing adrenal tumors, and cortisol/ACTH producing tumors some where in the body. Treatment of cushing syndrome depends on the cause of the syndrome. From removing (weaning) of steroids to removal or lowering of cortisol source either medically or surgically which ever is applicable and safer. This depends on the discussion with you and the expert in charge of the case. Besides removal of the offender surgically if applicable, medical therapy have been applied with ketoconazole metyrapone and mifepristone etc. So you need to discuss with the expert to see which is the safest best option for your child. You can only arrive at a better conclusion when you are well informed about the treatment options. Good luck READ MORE
What could be the reason of urinary incontinence in my daughter?
Incontinence or enuresis is a condition where urination takes place involuntarily. It could be all the time or at night time (bed wetting). There are multiple causes of enuresis. It could be emotional, overactive bladder, poor bladder contraction, urethral blockage, due to medications (functional), etc. If the enuresis is serious enough she needs to see her physician for proper evaluation and to figure out which of the above conditions are likely causing the incontinence. If there is a cause then the cause need to be addressed. If no cause as in most cases, then treatment plan should be worked out including behavioral and medical treatment. Desmopressin (ddAVP) and oxybutinin are some of the medications which could be used if they are appropriately indicated. Good luck READ MORE
Where we can do this procedure and how much the cost for two kids?
Managing type 1 diabetes in young children is challenging. So far, the best treatment options is flexible insulin regiment, using basal/bollus principles. You give basal insulin for in-between meals (fasting) and bollus for meals based on the amount of carbohydrate consumed. Subcutaneous Insulin infusion (pump) therapy could also be ideal to manage the diabetes. Use of blood glucose sensors would also be an additional benefit. Curing diabetes using using different methods have been tried. One notable advance has been islet cell transplant to the liver using human cadavers. But that requires immunosuppressant medication. This will not be ideal for children. There are other methods in the works. Stem cell therapy is one off them. But so far, we can only wait patiently until its application becomes practical. So, the answer to your question is you have to wait until it arrives in the future. In the meantime, you will have to review the best available treatment options as mentioned above. Good luck READ MORE
Why does my son feel so hungry after taking his diabetes medication?
Diabetes is a metabolic condition where the body either lacks insulin or is resistant to the insulin depending on which type of diabetes the the patient has. That means the blood glucose is high. In untreated or uncontrolled diabetes blood glucose spills through the kidneys. The person losses calories and losses weight. But when diabetes gets treated with insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents the body starts to utilize the calories efficiently and the person feels hungry. Because insulin is given under the skin it lasts longer than the natural insulin from the body. This can cause low blood glucose which intern causes hunger. Frequent low blood glucose could cause more hunger and lead to weight gain. Therefore you have to monitor the blood glucose more often give appropriate amount of insulin for his blood glucose and for meals. If the patient has a new onset diabetes it is normal to feel hungry after starting treatment. Because the body will try to recover what it lost during his untreated diabetes time. So the kid will be hunger, eat more and gain weight for a couple of months. Therefore focus on managing his diabetes the best way, to maintain near normal glycemic control not on his hunger. Of course you will feed him if he is hungry and give the appropriate amount of insulin for the food and the blood glucose. Good luck READ MORE
Why is my daughter gaining so much of weight?
Obesity has become a pandemic issue globally. The body is storing excess calories and we are changing to be an obese society quickly. Most of our weight gain is due to excessive calorie intake and in activity. Some are genetic and few could be hormonal. Some people have a thrift gene that allows them to store calories more efficiently than others. But most stem from excess intake of calories and inactivity. Our diet is also highly refined and devoid of fibers. Congenital, genetic abnormalities and certain medications also play some role in obesity. The first step should be to discuss with you doctor about this issue. Have her proper evaluation to rule out, hormonal, genetic and other medical problems. If there are no medical problems, then structured physical activity, nutrition and behavioral modifications should be undertaken. Start it now when she is you. You will have better success. If nothing works, there are other things to consider and you should work with your physician. Good luck READ MORE
My daughter has suddenly lost her appetite. Could it be a hormonal issue?
Hunger is a cue tell us when we need calories for our body to function properly. Anorexia is a condition when we loose appetite. It could be temporary or permanent. It could be psychological, emotional, medical or due to medications. Gastrointestinal problems, mood disorders such as depression can cause anorexia. Anorexia Nervosa (emotional condition) is also common in teens due to self body image. They perceive that they are fat though they may have normal weight. They experience intense emotional issues with thier body and restricted food. Hormones such as thyroid need to be ruled out as well. You need to have open and honest conversation with your daughter. You will have some clue about the loss of appetite. Then talk to your primary care physician. If the anorexia is emotional, she needs psychological counseling. Good luck. READ MORE
Why is my daughter gaining weight?
Weight gain (obesity) has become a major health concern in America. Obesity is progressing at an alarming rate. Above 50% of adults and about 25% of children are considered obese. The rate will increase in the future. There are many reasons why we are gaining more weight. The most important cause is excessive calorie intake and inactivity. Obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, various cancers, fatty liver disease, etc. In general it can lead to metabolic syndrome. Your daughter's weight gain maybe following the general trend in the American society. She could also have medical or hormonal problems. Besides dietary consultation, behavioral modifications and medications if applicable, she needs evaluation for basic medical metabolic, or genetic conditions. She needs to be screened for thyroid, insulin resistance, cushings, psuedohypoparathroidism, etc. You need to consult with your primary care physician who will be able to help you to determine what she needs in order to stop the excessive weight gain and maintain reasonable weight in the future. You will have a better outcome if you do it when she is young. Good luck READ MORE
My daughter's on estarylla. Can this affect her mood?
Estarylla is a birth control which is a combination of progesterone and estrogen. Generally, birth controls have multiple side effects including nausea, vomiting, change in appetite, constipation, weight gain, etc. If your daughter have mood swings it could be the side effect of the medication. If she is still having the mood swings and she really needs the birth control pills for what ever reason it was prescribed, then it needs to be changed to a different one. There are multiple birth control pills. Each medication is not for every body. Every one responds differently. Also, consider a birth control patch. Talk to your GYN doctor and discuss it with him/her for a different brand. Good luck READ MORE
My daughter is 14 years old and hasn't gotten her period. The doctor says it's normal but I'm worried.
Most women will experience menarche at around 12 and half years. Some do it as early as 10 years and some as late as 15 years with some exceptions. As long as your daughter have normal growth and development and her sexual development is progressing normally it would be fine to watch her until the age of 15 years. After the age of 15 years she needs to have a proper evaluation to rule out medical and hormonal problems, though she could still be a late Bloomer. If she doesn't have any sexual development by age 13 years, then that will be a concern for evaluation. But is you see breast development, public hair and other signs of sexual development and the sexual development is progressing normally, only watchful waiting until age of 15 years is reasonable. Good luck READ MORE
How can I help my son grow to his potential?
Stature (height) is a very important parameter of growth and development. It has physical, psychological and emotional implications. Short children may experience emotional difficulties and may experience low self-esteem. Tall stature is perceived in society positively as it implies power, authority, fertility etc. Taller men are more desirable in relationships, sports and even politics due to our perception about them. If you follow American presidential history most of the time the taller guy wins. It is logical to assume that children would have similar perception about height as adults. Therefore short children may experience emotional difficulties and problems with self-esteem. Any child who is below the normal growth channel (curve) for his age or one who is falling of the growth chart or one who is below his biological background need to have proper evaluation. If there are no medical issues to explain his growth problems, the child needs to see endocrinologist for further evaluation. If there are no explainable medical causes helping him with growth hormone could be considered if indicated. Good nutrition may help a child grow. But that may not be enough in many cases. So your child needs proper evaluation. He may be a late Bloomer, or has medical issues. See your primary care and discuss it with him/her. If the height is imotionaly affecting, age of 9 years seems a good age to get help. Good luck READ MORE
Why is son's height is not growing as per the health chart?
If your son is below the 3rd percentile of his peers or he has been falling of the growth chart or he is not growing close to his genetic back ground, he needs initial evaluation by his primary care. If there are concerns about his growth he needs to be referred to a specialist. He should have a proper evaluation to exclude hormone deficiencies, anemias, gastrointestinal problems and other medical problems. After excluding the above conditions if he continues to show suboptimum growth, helping him with growth hormone could considered. Thanks READ MORE
My son has vitamin D deficiency. What should I do?
Vitamin D deficiency is common in America especially if you live above or north of the Atlanta Georgia latitude. Most colored people and lots of light skin people have vitD deficiency. Because the ultraviolet light that helps synthesis VitD in the skin is weak as you go up to the north. VitaminD deficiency is also common in overweight people because vitD is fat soluble and it sigueters in the fatty tissue. Most Diets have little VitD. Fish oil code oil Salmon fish and irrediate yeast are good source of vitD. If you or your children have vitD deficiency, you can supplement from 1000-5000 units of vitD daily and if the level is really low you can ask your provider for a prescription of 50000 units weekly untill the lever of vitD is in good range. VitD level is lower in fall and winter. For people with VitD deficiency, winterizing them with VitD is important. It may also help with seasonal affective disorder in fall and winter. Thank you READ MORE
My daughter has increased TSH levels and is on thyronorm 25mg. Will it be a lifelong medication for her?
The thyroid medication should be increased until the TSH is at a good range. 0.5 to 1.5 range is ideal. Once a change in medication is made, check the TSH level in 6-8 weeks to see if the TSH level is optimal. Some thyroid conditions improve and don't need treatment as time goes by. And some will continue lifelong. Only time will tell. But for sure, many will improve and need no medication. Only regular monitoring and medication adjustments will determine. If a patient stays at a lower dose for a long time with stable thyroid hormone levels, then weaning him/her from the medication is reasonable. If the Wrangler is tolerated, then stopping the medication and monitoring is reasonable. Thanks. READ MORE
Can juvenile diabetes be cured?
At this time there is no cure for type 1 diabetes in children. Some people undergo islet cell transplant. But that has a risk of suppressing the immune system with immunosuppressant medications. And this will not be good for children. Many reasearch are currently underway to try to cure diabetes. There may be a cure for diabetes especially with the advent of genetic engineering and stem cell technology. I am not sure pharmaceutical companies will be excited since they make billions from diabetes medications and guagets. At this time type 1 diabetes in children can only be controlled with in insulin and of course regular exercise Will help but not cure it. In rare cases I have see some atypical diabetes they come and go. But for the majority until pharmaceutical companies are ready to provide a cure insulin is the way to go. Thanks READ MORE
How is congenital hypothyroidism treated?
Congenital hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid medication only. There are many thyroid medications. At the hand of a good doctor almost all the thyroid medications Will control the thyroid. Thyroid hormone is very important for growth and development. For children less than 3 years thyroid is the principal hormone for the neurodevelopment of the brain. Thyroid hormone need to be given at an optimum dose as to keep the TSH at the lower end of normal.TSH between 0.5-1.5 ideally. Of course we are talking about the 90% of children with primary congenital hypothyroidism not central hypothyroidism. Thanks READ MORE
Can an endocronologist recommend a diabetic diet for my child?
If your child has type 1 diabetes, he needs insulin, diabetes education, and dietary education to understand carbohydrate counting. These teachings are done by diabetes educators and dietitians. An endocrinologist will recommend these teachings. But they rarely do these teachings themselves. Million thanks. READ MORE

Dr. Tseghai Berhe MD's Practice location

1555 BARRINGTON RD -
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169

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Dr. Tseghai Berhe MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 78 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocronologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Endocrinologist Dr. Tseghai Berhe, who serves the population of Illinois. Dr. Berhe graduated with his Medical Degree from the Spartan Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, in 2000 giving him nearly two decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his Medical Degree he completed his Pediatrics residency with Howard University Hospital. Wanting to further his training he then completed his Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship with the National Institute Of Health/Bethesda Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Berhe is dual certified in pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He currently practices as a Endocrinologist within his private practice Midwest Pediatric Endocrinology, and remains affiliated with AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet, Advocate Sherman Hospital, and Provena St Joseph Medical Center. Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. It is also concerned with the integration of developmental events proliferation, growth, and differentiation, and the psychological or behavioral activities of metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sleep, digestion, respiration, excretion, mood, stress, lactation, movement, reproduction, and sensory perception caused by hormones. Specializations include behavioral endocrinology and comparative endocrinology. The endocrine system consists of several glands, all in different parts of the body, that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than into a duct system. Hormones have many different functions and modes of action; one hormone may have several effects on different target organs, and, conversely, one target organ may be affected by more than one hormone.