To prevent tension headache, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Psycho-social situation Anxiety Conflict Stress Muscular tension; including daily consumption of chewing gum (1-6 /die). Oromandibular dysfunction, which is manifested mainly by bruxism (teeth grinding). Malposition of the body … Tension Headache: Prevention
An increased bleeding tendency (hemorrhagic diathesis; ICD-10-GM D65-D69: coagulopathies, purpura, and other hemorrhagic diatheses) may be manifested by skin, subcutaneous, or mucosal bleeding; spontaneous bleeding in, for example, joints/muscles; or abnormally heavy bleeding (e.g., menstruation, tooth extraction/removal). The presence of spontaneous, small-spotted bleeding in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes is referred to as … Bleeding Tendency
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and mandatory medical device diagnostics – for symptomatic bleeding. Sonography (ultrasound) of the affected body region X-ray of the affected body region Computed tomography (CT) of the affected body region.
Vitiligo (synonym: checkered skin; ICD-10 L80) is white spot disease, which is a chronic skin disorder associated with varying degrees of pigment loss (hypopigmentation). The disease is considered a T-cell mediated autoimmune disorder. Vitiligo can be localized (single foci) or generalized (vitiligo vulgaris vs vitiligo acrofacial): Vitiligo acrofacialis: patches are particularly localized on the face … White Spot Disease (Vitiligo)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (synonyms: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD); Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); Gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux disease); Gastroesophageal reflux; Reflux esophagitis; Reflux disease; Reflux esophagitis; Peptic esophagitis; Esophagitis – peptic; ICD-10 K21.-: Gastroesophageal reflux disease) refers to the frequent reflux (Latin refluere = to flow back) of acidic gastric juice and other gastric contents … Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The term smile makeover, borrowed from the Anglo-American world, has recently found its way into aesthetic dentistry and can be translated as “beautification” or even “thorough alteration of the smile.” To help patients achieve a more attractive, engaging and confident smile, a wide variety of dental procedures may be required. “Laughter is the best medicine”, … Smile Makeover: Get a Beautiful Smile
In esophageal cancer – colloquially called esophageal cancer – (synonyms: Abdominal esophageal carcinoma; Barrett’s carcinoma; Barrett’s esophagus; malignant neoplasm of the pars abdominalis of the esophagus; malignant neoplasm of the pars cervicalis of the esophagus; malignant neoplasm of the pars thoracica of the esophagus; malignant neoplasm of esophagus; malignant neoplasm of abdominal esophagus; malignant neoplasm … Esophageal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Sonography of the infant hip (synonyms: sonography according to Graf; ultrasound of the infant hip) is a screening procedure for the early detection of hip maturation disorders as well as congenital deformities of the infant hip. This ultrasound examination was established by R. Graf in the 1980s and is part of the U3 screening examination. … Infant Hip Ultrasound: Sonography of the Infant Hip
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate onychomycosis (nail fungus): Yellowish discoloration of the nail Onycholysis – detachment of the nail plate. Grooving in the area of the nail plate Subungual hyperkeratosis – cornification disorder occurring under a fingernail or toenail. Thickened nails Deformed nails Decay of the nail Note: An exclusive clinical diagnosis of … Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Conventional radiography of the affected body region, in two planes – to assess the extent of tumor growth; often lacks malignancy criteria Computed tomography (CT; cross-sectional imaging (radiographs taken from different directions with computer-based evaluation)) – for the purpose of determining the location, size, and extent of the tumor (bone destruction/destruction?), … Chondrosarcoma: Diagnostic Tests
Digital volume tomography (DVT; synonyms: digital volume tomography; cone beam computed tomography, cone beam CT, CBCT) in orthopedics is a radiological imaging procedure that depicts bones and joints in three dimensions and can thus make a significant contribution to preoperative and posttraumatic diagnostics. The procedure allows excellent visualization of bony structures due to the high … Digital Volume Tomography in Orthopedics
Digital volume tomography (DVT; synonyms: digital volume tomography; Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Cone-Beam-CT, CBCT) in dentistry is a radiological imaging procedure that depicts the anatomy of the teeth, jaws, and facial skull in three dimensions and can thus make a significant contribution to preoperative and post-traumatic diagnostics. The procedure allows excellent visualization of bony structures … Digital Volume Tomography in Dentistry
