by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this second post about adrenal disorders we are looking at Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome where patients are found to have had high blood levels of cortisol over a long period of time. It is most common in women aged 25 to 45; there are 2 per...
by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Situated in the neck behind the thyroid the 4 parathyroid glands – which are the size of a rice grain – produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) which plays a significant part in maintaining the correct levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D within the body....
by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
As previously explained the 4 parathyroid glands are situated in the neck behind the thyroid. Each the size of a rice grain they produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) which plays a significant part in maintaining the correct levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D...
by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
As suggested by the name, this condition of the endocrine system can affect several hormonal glands typically the parathyroid, pituitary and pancreas. The condition manifests itself by the appearance of usually benign tumours which cause the affected gland to produce...
by main | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
A rare clinical syndrome, Acromegaly is caused by an excess of growth hormone (GH) being secreted by the pituitary gland. It’s believed there are approximately 6,000 people in the UK with this condition Growth hormone stimulates the liver to produce another...
