Pancreatic carcinoma (or more precise term in the narrower sense: ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas), pancreatic carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic tumour English: pancreatic carcinoma General Information Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer there is and is understood to be a malignant degeneration of pancreatic cells. Both men and women are … End-stage pancreatic cancer
Terminal pain Most patients experience severe pain, which is sometimes also interpreted as back pain. Mostly the pain is located in the upper abdomen or in the middle of the abdomen (abdominal cavity). Where the pain occurs also has something to do with the spread of the metastases in the body. Where daughter tumours (=metastases) … Terminal pain | End-stage pancreatic cancer
History The pancreas can be removed in case of cancer. Although this is a major operation, especially if the tumour is located in the head of the pancreas, as it is somewhat hidden under the intestine and also very close to the aorta and other abdominal structures, it is not always easy to remove the … History | End-stage pancreatic cancer
The symptoms The postoperative delirium usually develops within the first four days after an operation/general anaesthetic. Affected patients usually suffer from disorientation, especially a temporal and situational confusion. The orientation to the place and the person is rather intact. Further symptoms are anxiety and restlessness, patients often react irritably or even aggressively towards nursing staff … The symptoms | Postoperative delirium
The treatment The therapy consists of various measures. For all elderly or general patients in intensive care units, basic measures to maintain orientation (glasses, hearing aids) should be carried out. A regular and extended mobilisation, the avoidance of dehydration, as well as a balanced diet and the maintenance of the sleep-wake rhythm can prevent the … The treatment | Postoperative delirium
What’s a post-op delirium? Postoperative delirium is an acute, mostly temporary state of confusion and is also known as a transitional syndrome or acute organic psychosyndrome. It occurs in 5-15% of all patients. At the same time, various functions of the brain are restricted. There are changes in consciousness, thinking, moving, sleeping and feeling. It … Postoperative delirium
Age spots are changes in the skin that occur more frequently with age. These changes are particularly common in areas of the body that are heavily exposed to the harmful UV radiation of sunlight in everyday life. One of the most common places where age spots occur is therefore the face. Although the frequently occurring … Age spots on the face
Therapy Although age spots are usually benign and do not require treatment, many people choose to treat their age spots in some way each year. The most common treatment for age spots is actually not a proper treatment at all, but the use of concealing make-up. Especially in the face there are many creams that … Therapy | Age spots on the face
Prophylaxis Most people use sunscreen, if at all, on holiday when the sunlight is particularly high. But even during the transition months, even in Central Europe, the sun’s rays can be so strong that UV exposure can damage the skin for years. Fortunately, age spots are mostly benign changes, but in many cases these could … Prophylaxis | Age spots on the face
Introduction Whether or not one falls ill with atrial fibrillation depends on various factors. The risk of the disease increases with age and it affects about 1% of adults worldwide. There are a number of risk factors that can promote the development of atrial fibrillation. Some chronic conditions, such as long-standing high blood pressure (arterial … Causes of atrial fibrillation
Is there also atrial fibrillation without a cause? Atrial fibrillation can occur without an identifiable cause, this is called idiopathic or primary atrial fibrillation. Approximately 15 to 30% of people who suffer from atrial fibrillation have atrial fibrillation without any identifiable cause. The people affected are heart healthy and there is no detectable cardiac cause … Is there also atrial fibrillation without a cause? | Causes of atrial fibrillation
