COPD – “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” – is a chronic disease in which the airways and lungs are permanently narrowed (= obstruction). In the advanced stage, patients find it difficult to breathe, and simple everyday activities leave patients out of breath.
In our circulatory system, blood is transported back to the heart via the veins. This is supported by the muscle pumps, which are stimulated during movement, i.e. by alternating tension and relaxation of the muscles.
Good sleep is a key element of a person's physical and mental health. During sleep, the body regenerates, the immune system gains new strength, the brain processes what has been experienced, learns and frees itself from unnecessary information ballast. In the western world, however, up to 30 percent of people suffer from sleep disorders, which also include snoring and sleep-related breathing disorders (sleep apnea).
It is well known that a healthy lifestyle and preventive health care are essential for maintaining good health. However, statistics show that older people in particular are less concerned about health prevention than young people. Many become more comfortable in old age, do not do sport, pay less attention to a balanced diet and neglect medical check-ups.
According to WHO studies 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, the majority from diabetes mellitus type 2. In addition to diseases of the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves, diabetic foot syndrome is also a common secondary disease.
In the interdisciplinary thyroid center of Döbling Private Hospital we offer comprehensive consultation and support as well as all diagnostic examination techniques for patients with diseases of the thyroid gland.
Diabetes is a common so-called "popular disease" that poses a high risk to human health. It causes many serious complications. Ist effects the blood vessels of the whole organism, and in particular the heart.
Every node in the thyroid gland is considered pathological and must be examined more closely. 20-30% of adults in our latitudes have lumps of >1cm in the thyroid gland. In areas with iodine deficiency, the percentage is almost 50%. The incidence of thyroid carcinomas is increasing across Europe and is increasingly affecting the younger population.
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