Caries treatment in the early stage In early stage caries, there are only changes on the surface of the teeth, a hole has not yet appeared. At such an early stage, treatment by the dentist is not necessarily needed. You can try to see if you can remove the caries yourself. To do this, firstly, … Treatment of Tooth Decay: What You Should Know
Distortion: Description A distortion (sprain) is an injury to the ligaments (ligaments) or the joint capsule. It is usually caused by twisting of the joint. The ligaments serve to stabilize the joints. They guide the movement and ensure that the joint moves only to a certain extent. The ligaments are made of elastic collagen fibers. … Sprain (Distortion): Causes, Treatment
Brief overview Treatment: fitting or orthopedic shoes, orthotics, shoe inserts, taping, surgery such as a tendon repositioning or joint reconstruction. Causes: Unsuitable, too tight footwear, foot malpositions such as splay foot, pointed foot and hollow foot, other toe malpositions such as hallux valgus Symptoms: Pain, which often occurs later in life, gait disturbances and deformation … Hammer Toe: Treatment, Causes, Symptoms
Brief overview Major forms of dementia: Alzheimer’s disease (45-70% of all dementias), Vascular dementia (15-25%), Lewy body dementia (3-10%), Frontotemporal dementia (3-18%), Mixed forms (5-20%). Symptoms: In all forms of dementia, there is a long-term loss of mental capacity. Other symptoms and the exact course vary depending on the form of dementia. Affected: Mainly people … Dementia: Forms, Symptoms, Treatment
Brief overview Prognosis: The hair often grows back on its own, but relapses often occur and the circular hair loss becomes chronic. Causes: Presumably an autoimmune reaction in which the body’s own defense cells attack the hair follicles and trigger an inflammatory reaction. When to see a doctor: If there is increased hair loss with … Alopecia Areata (Kreisrunder Haarausfall): Causes, Therapy
How is gynecomastia treated? In many cases, gynecomastia (enlargement of the mammary gland tissue on one or both sides of the breast) in men regresses on its own. Especially in the case of pubertal gynecomastia, this is usually the case before the age of 20. Then treatment is usually not necessary. In contrast to true … Gynecomastia Surgery: Treatment and Course
Brief overview What are drumstick fingers? Piston-like thickening at the ends of the fingers, often combined with watch glass nails (nails that bulge excessively in the longitudinal direction) Causes: usually lung or heart disease (lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic heart failure, etc.), sometimes also other diseases such as liver or gastrointestinal tract diseases (hepatitis, chronic … Drumstick Finger: Causes and Diagnosis
White skin cancer: the most common form of skin cancer Black skin cancer (malignant melanoma) is the most dangerous form of malignant skin tumor. However, “white skin cancer” is much more common: basal cell cancer and spiny cell cancer. In 2016, around 230,000 people in Germany were newly diagnosed with white skin cancer. For 2020, … White Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma and Co.
What is colorectal cancer screening? Colorectal cancer screening is part of the statutory screening programs. Its purpose is to detect colorectal cancer (or its precursors) as early as possible. The smaller the tumor and the less it has spread, the better the chances of a cure. This is very important because colorectal cancer is very … All information about colon cancer prevention
Brief overview Symptoms: In congenital form, curvature of the penis is the main symptom; in acquired form, curvature, nodular induration, pain during intercourse, possibly tingling, erectile dysfunction Causes and risk factors: Congenital form: Gene mutation, often along with other genital changes. Acquired: Cause still unknown, possibly micro-injuries from accident; risk factors: faulty connective tissue metabolism, … Penile Curvature: Causes & Treatment
Brief overview What is a fracture? Fracture is the medical term for a bone fracture. Forms of fracture: e.g. open fracture (bone fragments are exposed), closed fracture (no visible bone fragments), luxation fracture (fracture close to the joint with dislocation of the joint), spiral fracture (spiral fracture line). Symptoms: pain, swelling, limited mobility, possibly malalignment, … Fracture: Causes, Symptoms, Recovery Time
Kaposi’s sarcoma: four main forms Kaposi’s sarcoma is a rare form of skin cancer that can also affect mucous membranes and internal organs. The tumor disease can occur in several places at the same time. The skin changes typically begin as reddish-brown to purple patches. These can develop into extensive plaques or hard nodules. The … Kaposi’s Sarcoma: Causes, Progression, Therapy
