Brief overview Description: Complex of different mental and physical symptoms, which are all physically (organically) caused (“organic psychosyndrome”). Delirium (delirium) occurs especially often in elderly patients. Men are more often affected than women because they are more prone to alcohol abuse (potential trigger of delirium). Causes: febrile infections, disturbances of the water and electrolyte balance, … Delirium: causes and treatment
Brief overview Treatment: Treatment is not absolutely necessary. If the lipoma causes discomfort, is very large or is aesthetically unpleasant, it can usually be removed by a doctor. Prognosis: The risk of a benign lipoma developing into a malignant tumor is very low. After removal, lipomas occasionally recur. Symptoms: Lipomas usually do not cause any … Lipoma: description, treatment
Orbital floor fracture: brief overview Definition: fracture of the orbit at its weakest point, the floor bone Causes: Typically a fist blow or being hit by a hard ball Symptoms: Swelling and bruising around the eye, double vision, disturbance of sensation in the face, limited mobility of the eye, sunken eyeball, further visual disturbances, pain … Orbital Floor Fracture: Causes, Treatment, Prognosis
Carpal tunnel syndrome: how does an operation work? In many cases, surgery is an option for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. In the past, two surgical procedures have become established: open and endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome surgery. In open carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, the ligament located above the bony groove in the wrist (carpal … Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Therapy: Surgery and Co.
Brief overview Symptoms: Usually only in advanced stages of cancer, including bleeding after sexual intercourse or after the menopause, heavy periods, intermenstrual bleeding or spotting, discharge (often foul-smelling or bloody), pain in the lower abdomen Progression and prognosis:Development over years; the earlier cervical cancer is detected and treated, the higher the chances of recovery Causes … Cervical cancer: Symptoms, Progression, Therapy
Brief overview Symptoms: Mainly symptoms of high blood pressure such as headaches, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances, shortness of breath and reduced performance Diagnosis: Blood pressure measurement, measurement of potassium and sodium in the blood, determination of aldosterone and renin levels, various tests on the function of the adrenal cortex, imaging procedures Causes: The … Conn syndrome: definition, symptoms, diagnosis
Brief overview Symptoms: Dejection, loss of interest, joylessness, sleep disturbances, anxiety, guilt, in severe cases: Suicidal and infanticidal thoughts. Treatment: simple measures such as relief offers, psycho- and behavioral therapy, sometimes antidepressants Causes and risk factors: Propensity to depression, social conflicts and worries. Diagnostics: doctor’s consultations, postpartum depression test EPDS Course and prognosis: Postpartum depression … Postpartum depression: Symptoms, Treatment
Brief overview Causes: Tendonitis of the sole of the foot (plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciitis), heel spur, pathological changes of the Achilles tendon, bursitis, bone fracture, Bechterew’s disease, S1 syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, congenital fusion of heel bone and navicular bone When to see a doctor? If the heel pain persists for a longer period … Heel Pain (Tarsalgia): Causes, Treatment, Tips
Brief overview Symptoms: Severe difficulty in mathematics (multiplication tables, basic arithmetic, text problems) and in number and quantity processing, psychological symptoms such as test anxiety, depression, somatic complaints, attention deficits, aggressive behavior. Causes: So far largely unclear, discussed are early childhood brain disorder and epilepsies, genetic reasons, a connection with a reading and spelling disorder. … Dyscalculia: Indicators, Therapy, Causes
Brief overview Treatment: skin care, cotton gloves to prevent scratching while sleeping, airy clothing, cool compresses, relaxation techniques, treatment of the underlying condition. Causes: Allergies, psoriasis, eczema, parasites, kidney and liver diseases, diseases of the blood and lymphatic system, metabolic disorders. Diagnostics: patient interview (anamnesis), physical examination, blood test, smears and tissue samples, imaging procedures … Itching (Pruritus): Description
Home remedies against nail fungus Whether advice books, the Internet or one’s own grandmother – home remedies against nail fungus are recommended from many sides as an alternative or accompanying measure to conventional medical treatment. For example, many sufferers scour the Internet in search of an insider tip against nail fungus and try to treat … Home remedies for nail fungus (e.g. vinegar)
Pharyngitis: Description The term pharyngitis actually stands for inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa: the mucous membrane lining the throat is inflamed. Doctors distinguish between two forms of the disease – acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis: Acute pharyngitis: An acutely inflamed pharynx is very common and usually accompanies a cold or flu infection. Pharyngitis: Symptoms The … Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
