The endocrine system is a complex group of glands. Glands are organs that make hormones. And hormones are substances that help in controlling the activities in the body. Hormones control reproduction, metabolism, growth and development. They also control our responses to the surroundings, and help provide an adequate amount of energy and nutrition for the bodily functions. The endocrine glands in our body are- the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal, pituitary and hypothalamus.
Common endocrine diseases and disorders treated successfully at Saifee :
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Thyroid diseases
- Cholesterol(lipid) disorders
- Metabolic disorders
- Infertility
- Over/under production of hormones
- Lack of growth (short stature)
- Menopause
- Cancers of the endocrine glands
- Osteoporosis
