Pathogenesis (development of disease) The following pathophysiologic mechanisms may contribute to heartburn (pyrosis): Aggressive gastric juice Impaired self-cleaning powers of the esophagus (food pipe). Insufficiency (weakness) lower esophageal sphincter (lower sphincter of the esophagus) (about 20% of cases are due to anatomical and functional changes). Delayed gastric emptying Change in the anatomical location of the … Heartburn (Pyrosis): Causes
To prevent ovarian cancer (ovarian cancer), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity) (+ 10%). Medication Hormone therapy (HT) after menopause (the time of the last spontaneous menstrual period in a woman’s lifetime) – regardless … Ovarian Cancer: Prevention
Therapeutic target Elimination of the worms Therapy recommendations Anthelmintics (drugs against worm diseases). Trunk Family [name of disease] Agents Special features Cestodes (tapeworms) Cyclophyllidae Praziquantel Echinococcus[Echinococcosis.] AlbendazoleMebendazole for alveolar echinococcosis. For E. multilocularis, lifelong therapy Hymenolepidae NiclosamidePraziquantel Pseudophyllidae PraziquantelNiclosamide Nematodes (nematodes) Ancylostomatidae AlbendazoleMebendazolePyrantelembonate (N. americanus). Angiostrongylus AlbendazoleMebendazoleLevimazoleThiabendazole Ascarididae (roundworms) AlbendazoleMebendazole In anisakis simplex, often self-healing … Parasitic Worms (Helminths), Helminthiasis: Drug Therapy
The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of pruritus ani (anal itching). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long has the itching … Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani): Medical History
