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
- Thyroid diseases
- Metabolic disorders
- Over/under production of hormones
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
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- Hypertension
- Cholesterol(lipid) disorders
- Infertility
- Lack of growth (short stature)
- Cancers of the endocrine glands
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