Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones.

Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal production of thyroid hormones.

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain. Disorders affecting this gland can lead to conditions impacting many parts of the body. These conditions include acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and hypogonadism (low sex hormone levels).

Parathyroid glands are located in the neck, at the back of the thyroid glands. They produce parathyroid hormone, which is important for regulating calcium in the bloodstream and skeleton. Parathyroid disease usually results in these glands producing too much or not enough hormone.

Metabolism disorders happen when chemical reactions in the body alter the patient's normal metabolic processes. It can also be defined as a genetic anomaly causing the same disruption of process.

Diabetic foot is a term for foot problems and difficulties that are the direct result of a patient having diabetes. Restricted blood flow and nerve damage are major causes of these problems, and severe cases can require amputation. Proper management and control of these problems is important for diabetic patients.

Diabetes can develop in children and adults, and comes in different forms. It is a chronic condition in which the body is unable to normally regulate levels of sugar in the blood, whether through under-production of insulin in the pancreas, or a failure to properly metabolize glucose in the bloodstream.

Diabetes can develop in children and adults, and comes in different forms. It is a chronic condition in which the body is unable to normally regulate levels of sugar in the blood, whether through under-production of insulin in the pancreas, or a failure to properly metabolize glucose in the bloodstream.

Wheezing, or other whistling or raspy sounds that occur while breathing, may be a symptom of hay fever, COPD, asthma, acute bronchitis, bronchospasm, swelling in the airways, mucus in the airways, something stuck in the throat or a growth in the airway. If symptoms persist, make an appointment with SIU HealthCare.

Wheezing, or other whistling or raspy sounds that occur while breathing, may be a symptom of hay fever, COPD, asthma, acute bronchitis, bronchospasm, swelling in the airways, mucus in the airways, something stuck in the throat or a growth in the airway. If symptoms persist, make an appointment with SIU HealthCare.