Our endocrinology service at Evelina London Children’s Hospital provides care for children with a range of problems affecting their hormones, growth and metabolism. We also care for children with medical bone disorders.
As your child grows and develops, we can support a seamless transition of care to our adult endocrinology services at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals.
Experts in endocrinology and bone disorders
Our world-leading paediatric specialists treat a range of conditions, including:
- achondroplasia
- bone disorders caused by inherited metabolic problems (such as with calcium and phosphate metabolism), as well as vitamin D deficiency and rickets
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia and other adrenal disorders
- early or delayed puberty
- obesity caused by endocrine problems
- paediatric osteoporosis
- pituitary hormone deficiencies
- short and tall stature (growth problems), including those caused by kidney problems
- thyroid conditions (underactive and hyperactive thyroid)
Advanced tests for endocrine and bone health
We offer a number of dynamic function tests at our recently renovated day unit, including:
- growth hormone stimulation tests
- LHRH test
- short synacthen test
- oral glucose tolerance test
- water deprivation test
- Dexamethasone suppression tests
- 3 day, 3 week HCG tests
- blood, urine biochemistry and imaging where necessary
- zoledronic acid infusions for patients with osteoporosis
All endocrine blood and urine tests, as well as dynamic function tests can be performed at Evelina London. Our service uses the latest DXA Lunar machine to assess bone and metabolic health, that can also offer VFA (bone density) views of the spine.
We have also arrange imaging for bone age, ultrasound and MRI scans where required.
Discovery our children's endocrinology specialists
Meet our team of renowned children’s endocrinology experts. From problems with growth to bone disorders, they will provide world-class care for your child.