{"id":512,"date":"2026-10-05T18:22:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T18:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/health\/hospital-specialist-treatments\/endocrinology-and-metabolic-diseases\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:30:56","slug":"endocrinology-and-metabolic-diseases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/tr\/health\/hospital-specialist-treatments\/endocrinology-and-metabolic-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Endocrinology deals with the hormone-producing glands and the metabolic conditions they influence, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders and diseases of the pituitary and adrenal glands. Most of these conditions are diagnosed with blood tests and imaging and treated with medication and lifestyle measures, with long-term follow-up. MedLuxLife arranges a consultation with an endocrinologist at our partner hospital and coordinates any further tests or treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For surgical treatment of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, see Endocrine Surgery<\/a> and the Thyroid and Parathyroid Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including insulin therapy, modern oral and injectable medicines and screening for complications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thyroid disorders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Treatment of an underactive or overactive thyroid (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism), Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, and assessment of thyroid nodules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pituitary diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis and treatment of pituitary tumours and hormone imbalances, in cooperation with the pituitary clinic and neurosurgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Adrenal diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Assessment of adrenal gland disorders such as Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease, hyperaldosteronism and adrenal masses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Calcium, bone and parathyroid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency and parathyroid hormone disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Obesity and metabolic syndrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Medical assessment of weight-related metabolic problems, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, with referral to nutrition or obesity surgery where suitable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lipid disorders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis and treatment of high cholesterol and triglyceride levels to reduce cardiovascular risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reproductive hormones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hormonal causes of irregular periods, hirsutism, PCOS, low testosterone and menopause-related complaints.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tests and examinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n