The endocrine system involves the glands which produce hormones in the human body and regulate metabolism, growth and development, mood, sleep, sexual function, and tissue function. These glands include the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, ovaries, testes, adrenal, hypothalamus, and pituitary.
Conditions
The endocrine system can affect many different parts of the body. The endocrinologists in our clinic are trained to diagnose and treat conditions that start with the hormones and glands. Some of these include:
- Pituitary tumors
- Thyroid diseases and nodules
- Osteoporosis
- Cancers of the glands
- Diabetes Type 1 & Type 2
- Low Testosterone
- Menopause
- Kidney stones
- Hypertension
- Cholesterol disorders