Which metabolic disorders are treated at our hospital?
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high levels of blood sugar. There are two main forms of diabetes, type 1 and type 2, and other specific forms such as pregnancy diabetes.
The thyroid gland is located in the neck and controls various metabolic processes by producing hormones. These thyroid hormones regulate body temperature, fluid balance, oxygen consumption, and brain functions, amongst other things. They also influence growth and physical development.
Thyroid disorders can affect the entire organism. For this reason, if there is the slightest reason to suspect a thyroid disease, immediate and thorough investigation and diagnosis is essential. The most common illnesses include:
- Goiter and the formation of nodules
- Inflammation of the thyroid gland
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid insufficiency
- Basedow's disease (also known as Graves' disease)
The female sex hormones regulate the monthly reproductive cycle, and have countless other functions, as is evident from the numerous symptoms that can occur during the menopause – i.e. when the ovaries cease to function.
Hormonal disorders are common and manifest themselves in numerous forms of illness, but can be easily treated with targeted hormone therapies. Hormone-related illnesses include:
- Blood disorders
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Infertility
