Hormones are chemical messengers in the body. They transmit information and regulate numerous bodily processes such as metabolism, nutrition, respiration, blood pressure, salt and water balance, sexual functions and pregnancy.

In the case of functional disorders (over/underfunction) of individual endocrine glands, a wide variety of complaints arise. As an endocrinologist, I record your complaints in detail. The physical examination and the hormone tests derived from it are crucial for the correct diagnosis and therapy.