Patients referred for diabetes will be seen at the Diabetes Clinics - please refer to the Diabetes Service for more information... More
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones. Osteoporosis is not painful but it makes your bones more prone to breaking (fracture). Women are more likely than men to suffer from osteoporosis and as you get older you are more likely to have it... More
The thyroid is a gland that sits in the front, and towards the bottom of, your neck. It is responsible for producing a hormone called thyroxine. Thyroxine has an important role in the body as it affects many organs including the heart, muscles and bones. Diseases that affect the thyroid... More
The pituitary gland is in your brain. It controls most of the endocrine (hormone) system in your body. When disorders occur in this gland a variety of problems can appear. If your doctor thinks you have problems in this area (usually discovered with a series of blood tests) they will... More
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause you to have a variety of symptoms including: no periods or irregular periods, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne (pimples) and increased bodyweight... More