The endocrine system includes several major glands throughout the body that produce hormones, which are the chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs. They influence growth, metabolism, the reproductive system, and heart function. If your hormone levels are too high or too low, you may have an endocrine or hormonal disorder like diabetes, goiter, or Cushing’s syndrome. At Gargash Hospital, our internists have the expertise and the equipment to diagnose and treat or manage such conditions