Knowledge from practice
Medical articles by Dr. Charalampos Romanos.Evidence-based, practical, accessible.
Topics
Endocrinology
Cortisol day profile and hormone metabolites: when the test makes sense, when it doesn’t, and what to measure first.
8 min read
Extended Diagnostics
Bloating that increases through the day, constipation, fatigue: how SIBO is detected by breath test and treated.
9 min read
IBS is a positive diagnosis, not a fallback. What has to be measured beforehand and what actually helps.
Constantly tired despite enough sleep? The most common medical causes — and when to get tested.
5 min read
Laboratory Medicine
Fatigue is not a lab value. Which 14 markers actually carry information — and the order in which they should be measured.
7 min read
Over 60% of Zurich residents have a vitamin D deficiency. Symptoms, testing, and treatment.
4 min read
Prevention
After 40, your body changes. Which preventive tests truly matter now.
Therapy
Vitamin infusions are trending. But when is IV therapy medically justified?
Hair loss, restless legs, concentration problems — iron deficiency causes more than just fatigue.
Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune thyroid disorder — diagnosis and personalised treatment.
6 min read
Not every blood test is the same. Which lab values truly matter.
B12 deficiency causes neurological symptoms before anaemia develops.
Chronic stress alters cortisol patterns. Symptoms, saliva testing, and treatment.
The microbiome influences immunity, mood, and metabolism.
Metabolism
Insulin resistance precedes diabetes — and is often missed.
Infusion Therapy
Glutathione is the body's most powerful antioxidant. When IV therapy makes sense.
LDL alone isn't enough. Lp(a) is a genetic risk factor that's often overlooked.
Nutritional Medicine
Healthy diet but still deficient? Causes, lab values, and targeted supplementation.
High blood pressure damages silently. Lifestyle changes, medication, and holistic treatment.
Hypothyroidism is often missed. Why TSH alone isn't enough.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for heart, brain, and inflammation control.
Sleep disorders often have medical causes. Systematic evaluation.
Magnesium is involved in over 600 body functions. Why blood tests often mislead.
Histamine intolerance causes headaches, skin issues, and digestive problems.
What truly strengthens the immune system? Vitamin D, zinc, sleep — evidence-based recommendations.
PMS, cycle issues, menopause — differentiating and treating hormone imbalances.
Chronic inflammation promotes many diseases. Which diet is evidence-based effective.
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine assessment with lactate testing, micronutrient check, and injury prevention.
General Practice
GP practice right at Zurich main station, Bahnhofplatz 5. New patients welcome. Book online.
Understanding blood test results: CRP, HbA1c, ferritin, TSH, liver values — what's normal, when t...
Vitamin D test in Zurich: when is testing useful, what levels are normal, and when is supplementa...
Prevention from 30: which checks make sense? Blood count, thyroid, metabolism — risk-adapted by y...
GP practice in Zurich District 1, right at Bahnhofplatz. Modern diagnostics, new patients welcome.
Patient Information
Basic insurance, supplementary cover, deductible, GP model — what you need to know as a patient i...
Looking for a GP in Zurich? Learn what matters when choosing — from accessibility to medical depth.
New to Switzerland? How to register with a GP — insurance, documents, first appointment.
Switching GP in Zurich: what happens to your medical records? What to bring? A practical guide.
Greek-speaking GP in Zurich. Dr. Charalampos Romanos provides care in Greek, German, or English.
Looking for an English-speaking doctor in Zurich? Dr. Romanos speaks English, German and Greek. N...
Iron infusion in Zurich: when it works better than tablets, what happens, and what it costs. GP e...
New to Zurich? How the Swiss health system works, how to find a GP, and what you need to know as ...
What does a good health check in Zurich include? Blood work, cardiovascular, metabolic — structur...
Thyroid check in Zurich: when TSH alone isn't enough and what additional values your GP should ch...
Preventive check in Zurich: what's included, what's optional, and why not every check-up is the s...
GP or emergency room? When your GP is the right choice and when you should go straight to A&E.
Always tired? When fatigue needs medical investigation and what causes your GP can check.
Book your GP appointment online in Zurich. No waiting on hold — find a suitable slot directly.
Full blood count in Zurich: what's measured, what the values mean, and when you should get one.
