The Department of Endocrinology is committed to integrating their medical expertise and comprehensive care to treat all ailments emanating from diabetes and other endocrine-related disorders. Our team of doctors provide consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic services in the management of thyroid disorders, diabetes, pituitary and disorders of physical growth, adrenal disorders, and disorders of male and female hormones. The department offers a wide spectrum of treatment for endocrine and metabolic diseases.

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Endocrine System

Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system in the human body. This is a system of glands which secrete hormones. Hormones are chemicals which affect the actions of different organ systems in the body. Examples include thyroid hormone, growth hormone, and insulin. The endocrine system involves a number of feedback mechanisms, so that often one hormone (such as thyroid stimulating hormone) will control the action or release of another secondary hormone (such as thyroid hormone). If there is too much of the secondary hormone, it may provide negative feedback to the primary hormone, maintaining homeostasis