Paediatric Endocrinology in Leicester

At The Health Suite Leicester, our paediatric endocrinology clinic provides expert assessment and management for babies, children, and teenagers with conditions affecting hormones, growth, and puberty. Whether your child is struggling with growth concerns, early or delayed puberty, diabetes, thyroid issues, or weight-related problems, we offer compassionate care, clear explanations, and tailored treatment plans.

Conditions we can help with

Our paediatric endocrinology clinic supports many of the issues that GPs commonly refer to hospital specialists, including:

• Growth concerns – slow growth, short stature, or concerns about height and weight gain.
• Puberty issues – early puberty (precocious puberty) or delayed puberty.
• Thyroid problems – overactive or underactive thyroid, enlarged thyroid (goitre), or thyroid nodules.
• Diabetes and blood sugar problems – including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and suspected insulin resistance.
• Weight and metabolism – including childhood obesity, difficulty gaining weight, or unexplained weight loss.
• Adrenal gland disorders – such as adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) or concerns about excess steroid hormones.
• Pituitary disorders – problems affecting growth hormone or other pituitary hormones.
• Calcium and vitamin D balance – low vitamin D, rickets, or concerns about calcium regulation.
• Hormonal conditions linked to genetics or family history – such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia or inherited thyroid conditions.
• Other endocrine concerns – excessive thirst or urination, unexplained tiredness, or abnormal blood test results suggesting a hormonal cause.

If your child’s concern isn’t listed, please contact us — we can advise whether a paediatric endocrinology appointment is appropriate.

Tests and investigations

If tests are needed, we will organise them as part of your child’s care. These may include:

• Blood tests: To check hormone levels, growth factors, thyroid function, vitamin D, blood sugar, or other key markers.
• Urine tests: Sometimes used to measure hormones or assess kidney function.
• Imaging scans: Ultrasound, MRI, or bone age X-rays to understand growth or gland development.
• Stimulation or suppression tests: Specialised tests to measure how glands such as the pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid respond.
• Genetic testing: If a familial or inherited condition is suspected.

We only arrange tests that are necessary and always explain results clearly, with written advice for families, schools, and your GP.