Typical gastrointestinal symptoms In gastroenteritis, pathogens colonize and damage the digestive tract. The symptoms of gastroenteritis therefore focus on this area: Nausea and vomiting diarrhea Abdominal cramps and pain Typically, the symptoms develop very quickly, often within a few hours. The severity of the symptoms depends on the type of pathogen and individual factors such … Recognizing symptoms of gastroenteritis
Brief overview: Description: Vascular disease in which arteries harden and narrow; the most common form is atherosclerosis, in which plaques are deposited on the inner walls of the blood vessels; blood flow is disturbed and, in the worst case, interrupted (emergency!) Symptoms: Asymptomatic for a long time, often only noticeable due to secondary diseases, such … Arteriosclerosis: Symptoms & Causes
Brief overview Symptoms: varied; gluten ingestion can cause diarrhea, constipation, bloating, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and/or skin changes, among other symptoms Forms: Classic celiac disease, Symptomatic celiac disease, Subclinical celiac disease, Potential celiac disease, Refractory celiac disease Treatment: Lifelong strict gluten-free diet, compensation of deficiencies, rarely with medication Cause and risk factors: Hereditary and … Celiac disease (gluten intolerance): Therapy
Brief overview Treatment: Depends on the form or cause of the snoring; for simple snoring without breathing interruptions, therapy is not absolutely necessary, home remedies possible, snoring splint, possibly surgery; for snoring with breathing interruptions (sleep apnea) therapy after medical clarification Causes: Relaxation of the mouth and throat muscles, tongue sinking back Narrowing of the … Snoring: Treatment and Causes
Brief overview Symptoms: Itching, burning, pain, feeling of tension in the affected area of the body, then typical blister formation with fluid accumulation, later crust formation, also possible with general signs of illness such as fever in the case of initial infection Causes and risk factors: Mostly smear infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 … Herpes: Contagion, Symptoms, Duration
Brief overview What are hallucinations? Sensory illusions that are experienced as real. All senses can be affected – hearing, smell, taste, sight, touch. Differences in intensity and duration are possible. Causes: e.g., lack of sleep, exhaustion, social isolation, migraine, tinnitus, eye disease, high fever, dehydration, hypothermia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, schizophrenia, depression, alcohol … Hallucinations: Causes, forms, diagnosis
Brief overview Causes: Heartburn (reflux disease), tension, muscle ache, vertebral blockage, rib contusion, rib fracture, shingles, angina pectoris, heart attack, pericarditis, high blood pressure, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, lung cancer, esophageal rupture, psychological causes like anxiety or stress When to see a doctor? In case of newly occurring or changing pain, shortness of breath, feeling of … Chest Pain: Causes
Brief overview What is Vasculitis? An inflammatory disease of the blood vessels resulting from a defective immune response. Causes: In primary vasculitis, the cause is unknown (e.g., giant cell arteritis, Kawasaki syndrome, Schönlein-Henoch purpura). Secondary vasculitis is caused by other diseases (such as cancer, viral infection) or drugs. Diagnosis: taking the medical history, physical examination, … Vasculitis: Symptoms, Causes, Therapy
What are the symptoms of a brain tumor? How long does it take before the first signs appear? Sometimes a longer period of time passes before a brain tumor causes symptoms. Often, a brain tumor classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as first- or second-degree does not trigger symptoms for months. In WHO grade … Brain Tumor Symptoms: Typical Signs
Brief overview What to do in case of a sea urchin sting? Remove stinger completely, disinfect wound, watch for signs of inflammation (swelling, hyperthermia, etc.); if stinger is poisonous, keep affected body part below heart level and call emergency physician Sea urchin sting risks: Infection, blood poisoning (sepsis), chronic inflammation, joint stiffness, possible symptoms of … Sea Urchin Sting: Symptoms, Therapy, Complications
Brief overview Symptoms: Small bladder stones often cause no symptoms. Colicky lower abdominal pain, pain when urinating, and blood in the urine are typical with larger stones. Treatment: In most cases no treatment is necessary, small stones wash out by themselves. In the case of larger stones, the stones are initially dissolved or reduced in … Bladder Stones: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Brief overview: Loneliness What helps against loneliness? e.g. self-care, structuring of everyday life, meaningful occupation, gradual contact with others, psychological help if necessary, medication What each individual can do for lonely people: pay attention to other people; especially give time and attention to elderly, frail or immobile people in one’s own environment. Where does loneliness … Loneliness: What helps?