Tag: glands

Adrenal

Adrenal

Dr Chinnadorai Rajeswaran, consultant endocrinologist explains about adrenal problems and its endocrine management. Please email him, if you need more information. The adrenal glands are a pair of triangular glands that sit

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Pituitary

Pituitary

Dr Chinnadorai Rajeswaran, consultant endocrinologist explains about pituitary gland problems. Please email him, if you need more information. Pituitary is a tiny gland situated in the head. It is located behind the

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Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

There are four parathyroid glands in the neck. Two on either side behind the thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands release a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone helps to control the

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Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism

Dr Chinnadorai Rajeswaran, consultant endocrinologist explains about hyperparathyroidism. Please email him, if you need more information Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) is produced by the Parathyroid glands. PTH helps maintain an appropriate balance of calcium

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Goitre

Goitre

Dr Chinnadorai Rajeswaran, consultant endocrinologist explains about goitre and its treatment. Please email him, if you need more information A goitre is an enlarged or swollen thyroid gland or lumps developed in parts of

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Thyroid Tumours

Thyroid Tumours

Dr Chinnadorai Rajeswaran, consultant endocrinologist explains about thyroid tumours and its treatment. Please email him, if you need more information Thyroid tumours is uncommon and most lumps in the thyroid gland are non-cancerous.

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