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Metabolic illnesses and disorders arise when the body lacks important subs­tances (such as hormones) or when they are produced or stored in excess in the body. This results in an im­balance in the body’s circulatory systems. Meta­bolic disorders may be congenital or can be acquired during a person’s lifetime. Often the person’s own life­style may play a role in the develop­ment of a metabolic illness.

Which metabolic disorders are treated at our hospital?

Diabetes

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.

Thyroid disease

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)
Women’s hormones

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:

Additional services

Nutritional counseling

A balanced, varied diet is an important requirement for good health, wellbeing and productivity. Our dieticians are happy to provide advice – on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

 Nutritional counseling

Do you have questions about your stay at our hospital?

Important information before, during and after your stay at Confraternität & Goldenes Kreuz Private Hospital, as well as details on fees and billing.

Our main attending doctors

All medical specialists for Internal medicine
All medical specialists for Surgery
All medical specialists for Gynecology and obstetrics