Thyroid
The thyroid gland controls metabolism. It can become over or under active, grow nodules that can cause pressure in the neck.
What is Endocrine?
The endocrine glands secrete hormones that affect the whole body by modifying varying roles such as bone & muscle strength, metabolism, blood pressure, response to injury, fertility and growth.
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Parathyroids control calcium levels in the blood. Calcium is essential for bone strength, muscle contraction brain receptor function and cell signalling.
Adrenal
The adrenal glands have multiple functions secreting different hormones from each of 4 layers. They control a wide variety of functions.
Rare Endocrine
From familial disease to testosterone deficiency to rare gut hormones and the Pituitary gland. Specialist endocrine advice can help determine treatment.