Sleep Disorders (Insomnia): Diagnostic Tests

The most important diagnostic measure is the collection of medical history, that is, the medical history. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – For differential diagnostic clarification Examination in a sleep laboratory (polysomnography) – if there is a reasonable suspicion to exclude organic sleep disorders; … Sleep Disorders (Insomnia): Diagnostic Tests

Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate hemolytic anemia: Leading symptoms Fatigue/tiredness Reduced performance Exertional dyspnea – shortness of breath on exertion. Dizziness Ringing in the ears Paleness of skin and mucous membranes Icterus – yellowing of the skin Hemoglobinuria – red coloration of urine due to hemoglobin. Splenomegaly – enlargement of the spleen.

Knee Pain (Gonalgia)

Knee pain (synonyms: Gonalgia; ICD-10-GM M25.56: Joint pain, lower leg, knee joint) in the knee joint area is usually due to functional or morphologic changes: Bony & cartilaginous compartment (femoral condyles/femoral rolls, tibial head/tibial head, fibular head/calf head, patella/patella). Ligamentous apparatus (anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments/ligamenta cruciata genus, medial and lateral collateral ligaments/lateral collateral ligament, … Knee Pain (Gonalgia)

Hypothermia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate hypothermia (hypothermia): Rectal temperature 35-32.2 °C Leading symptoms Amnesia (form of memory impairment for temporal or content memories). Apathy (apathy) Disturbances of consciousness Brady/tachycardia – too slow (< 60 heartbeats/minute)/too fast heart rate (> 100 heartbeats/minute). Brady-/tachypnea – decreased (breathing at less than ten breaths per minute)/increased respiratory … Hypothermia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Testicular Tumors (Testicular Malignancies): Medical History

Medical history (disease history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of testicular malignancies (testicular tumors). Family history Social history What is your occupation? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any swelling of the testis? How long has this … Testicular Tumors (Testicular Malignancies): Medical History

Testicular Tumors (Testicular Malignancies): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by testicular malignancies (testicular tumors): Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Hypogonadism (hypofunction of the gonads). Circulatory system (I00-I99) Cardiovascular disease due to acute and long-term toxicities. Neoplasms and tumor diseases (N00-N99). Metastasis (formation of daughter tumors), especially to the following … Testicular Tumors (Testicular Malignancies): Complications

Amniocentesis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Amniocentesis is an amniocentesis procedure used to examine the fetal (child) cells present in the amniotic fluid. It is offered in the 15th-18th week of pregnancy to detect possible chromosomal abnormalities by chromosomal analysis. Regarding trisomy 21 screening, for example, the test accuracy of amniocentesis is 99-99.95%.Amniocentesis can also be performed at a later time … Amniocentesis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Rubella (German Measles): Prevention

Rubella vaccination as a combination vaccination mumps–measles–rubella (MMR) or mumps-measles-rubella varicella (in childhood) is the most important and effective preventive measure.Furthermore, for the prevention of rubella (German measles), attention must be paid to a reduction of risk factors. Behavioral risk factors No sufficient vaccination protection Contact with sick persons in the phase of infection. This … Rubella (German Measles): Prevention

Chinese Drug Therapy

Drug therapy is a fundamental part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China. It is used in about 70-80% of cases.Both herbal and animal or mineral substances are used to produce the drugs. The largest part is made up of herbal substances. The different substances are mixed with each other to achieve the desired effect.A … Chinese Drug Therapy

Pressure Ulcer

Pressure ulcer (thesaurus synonyms: Decubitus presacralis; decubitus sacralis; decubital ulcer; decubital ulcer of leg; decubital ulcer of foot; decubital ulcer of thigh; decubital ulcer of coccyx; decubital ulcerAnaldecubitus; Decubital ulcer of heel; Decubital ulcer of hip; Decubital ulcer of calf; Decubital ulcer of back; Decubital ulcer of anal area; Decubital ulcer of sacrum; Decubital ulcer … Pressure Ulcer