Hormones are chemicals produced by the body which circulate in the blood stream and spread around the body to carry messages or signals to different parts of the body.
Here in Leicester we have a dedicated Endocrinology Service based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
In this section you find information about the hormone diseases and the Endocrinology Department.
The Pituitary Gland: What it is and its function in maintaining the normal functioning of the body. It describes the different types of pituitary disorders that can occur including:
Acromegaly: Over activity of the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone.
Adrenal Steroid Hormones: Describes what they are and its symptoms and its importance in responding to stress and illness.
Information leaflets are available in this section can also be downloaded from our patient leaflet section.
This section and all its content has been written, produced and kindly made available by Dr Trevor A. Howlett, MD FRCP Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist
