Anorexia Nervosa: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by anorexia nervosa (anorexia): Blood, blood-forming organs – Immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia), usually iron deficiency anemia (anemia due to iron deficiency). Immunodeficiency (eg, leukopenia) – weakness of the immune defense. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Electrolyte imbalances (derailment of blood … Anorexia Nervosa: Complications

Rib Fracture: Surgical Therapy

1st order, depending on the exact shape of the fracture. Osteosynthesis – connection of bone ends by insertion of force carriers (plates, splints). Surgery is indicated for the following conditions: Severe thoracic trauma with rib series fracture and soft tissue involvement. Unstable thorax

Urinary Bladder Pain: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Uroflowmetry (urine flow measurement). Residual urine determination (residual urine is the amount of urine that remains in the bladder after urination). Urethrocystoscopy (urethral and bladder endoscopy).

Glomerulonephritis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli (renal corpuscles) of the kidneys caused by many different factors. It is the most common cause of terminal renal failure (kidney failure requiring replacement therapy in the form of dialysis or kidney transplantation) in Germany, accounting for 24%. The following main forms are distinguished Minimal-change glomerulonephritis (glomerular minimal … Glomerulonephritis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Thoracic Spine Syndrome: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin (normal: intact; abrasions/wounds, redness, hematomas (bruises), scars) and mucous membranes. Gait (fluid, limping). Body or joint posture (upright, bent, gentle posture; asymmetries? (pelvic obliquity (= leg length difference … Thoracic Spine Syndrome: Examination

Hair Loss (Alopecia): Test and Diagnosis

If alopecia androgenetica (AGA) is suspected. Men with AGA If the clinical findings are typical, no further laboratory diagnosis is required in men. 2nd-order laboratory parameters-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc.-for differential diagnostic workup Testosterone Androstenedione Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Other notes Men with … Hair Loss (Alopecia): Test and Diagnosis

Fibromyalgia: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Family history Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you have chronic pain in multiple body sites? Please indicate which parts of your … Fibromyalgia: Medical History

Latex Allergy: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by latex allergy: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Bronchial asthma (allergic bronchial asthma). Chronic sinusitis (sinusitis). Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99) Chronification of eczema Superinfection, i.e. here overgrowth with bacteria, fungi, etc. Injuries, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98). Anaphylactic reaction

Vital Substance Analysis

A person can only be healthy, feel well and vital, if all necessary micronutrients – also called vital substances – are available to him in sufficient quantities. Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc. Vital substance medicine (synonym: micronutrient medicine) forms the basis for the optimal supply of … Vital Substance Analysis

Polycythemia

In polycythemia (thesaurus synonyms: Emotional polyglobulia; Acquired polyglobulia; Acquired polycythemia; Erythrocytosis; Forssell syndrome; High altitude polyglobulia; High altitude polyglobulia; Hypertensive polyglobulia; Hypoxemic polyglobulia; Nephrogenic polyglobulia; Plethora sanguinea; Plethora vera; Polycythaemia; Polycythaemia primaria; Polycythaemia rubra; Polycythaemia vera; Polyglobulia; Polyglobulia due to being at high altitude; Polyglobulia due to erythropoietin; Polyglobulia due to hemoconcentration; Polycythemia due to … Polycythemia

Osteochondroma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (synonym: Trevor’s disease) – histologically similar changes to osteochondroma, with an osseous base and a cartilage cap with enchondral ossification (ossification); disease of childhood and adolescence. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48). Other bone tumors – parosteal osteosarcoma, juxtacortical chondrosarcoma, periosteal chondroma. Osteochondromatosis, familial – multiple osteocartilaginous … Osteochondroma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis