Brief overview What to do in case of alcohol poisoning? Provide first aid: make the affected person drink plenty of water if he or she is conscious, keep him or her in a soft and stable position, keep him or her warm, check breathing regularly. Unconscious patients: place in the recovery position, warm, call emergency … Alcohol poisoning: Symptoms, first aid, therapy
Poisoning or intoxication is a pathological dysfunction caused by various types of poisons (toxins). These toxins mostly enter the human bloodstream and can cause severe symptoms of illness. If left untreated, poisoning can often lead to death. It can be concluded that if poisoning occurs, a doctor or hospital should be consulted as soon as … Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Aspiration pneumonia is a specific type of pneumonia. In most cases, it occurs because foreign material is inhaled and the respiratory defense system is inadequate. Usually, aspiration pneumonia occurs in the basal portions of the lungs. What are aspiration pneumonias? Aspiration pneumonias are characterized by being caused by aspiration of foreign bodies and fluids. A … Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Confusion is a disorder of consciousness that causes impaired perception, decreased performance, and impaired concentration. Confusion can be a slowly increasing process or it can occur suddenly and acutely. Confusion often affects the elderly. What is confusion? Confusion can be a slowly increasing process or it can occur suddenly and acutely. Confusion often affects the … Confusion: Causes, Treatment & Help
Nausea, sinking feeling or medically Nausea is a Befindlichkeitsstörungen or symptom that is mainly felt in the stomach area. Nausea is a common symptom and is not infrequently accompanied by vomiting or abdominal pain. What is nausea? Nausea most often occurs as a precursor to vomiting. However, the affected person does not always then have … Nausea: Causes, Treatment & Help
Optic atrophy is the medical term for the degradation of optic nerve cells that can be present as part of various primary diseases. The autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis is one of the most common causes of optic nerve atrophy and resulting ocular atrophy. Treatment of atrophy depends on the cause. What is optic atrophy? Optic … Optic Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Phenobarbital is a drug that belongs to the barbiturate group. It is used in epilepsy treatment and in anesthesia preparation. What is phenobarbital? Phenobarbital is a drug that belongs to the barbiturate group. It is used in epilepsy treatment and in anesthesia preparation. Phenobarbital is a barbiturate. Barbiturates are drugs that have hypnotic, narcotic or … Phenobarbital: Effects, Uses & Risks
Primidone is an anticonvulsant from the pharmacologically active group of anticonvulsant drugs. It is used for long-term therapy of various forms of epilepsy. What is primidone? Primidone records an anticonvulsant effect in patients with epilepsy. Primidone records an anticonvulsant effect in patients with epilepsy. It is classified in the antiepileptic drug group. It is chemically … Primidone: Effects, Uses & Risks
Numb fingers are a symptom of damaged or underactive nerves. They belong to the group of sensitivity disorders and usually have their cause directly in the fingers. Treatment options are many. What are numb fingers? Numb fingers are fingers that feel as if they have fallen asleep. However, the typical tingling sensation does not occur. … Numb Fingers: Causes, Treatment & Help
In hyperbilirubinemia, the blood concentration of bilirubin exceeds the normal value. The result is jaundice, as the yellowish substance is deposited in the skin. Treatment depends on the causative disease. What is hyperbilirubinemia? Bilirubin corresponds to a yellowish breakdown product derived from the heme portion of the red blood pigment hemoglobin. Thus, bilirubin is a … Hyperbilirubinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In our linguistic usage, the term alcohol usually means ethanol. This alcohol is produced by the natural fermentation of sugar. In 1857, Luis Pasteur discovered that this is a metabolic product of microorganisms. Alcohol is a colorless and burning-tasting liquid that is lighter than water and evaporates at about 78 degrees Celsius. Alcohol is highly … Alcohol: Intolerance & Allergy
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence, is a disease that seems to be becoming more and more prevalent. Discussed are various factors in the development and treatment of alcohol addiction. What is alcohol addiction? Severe liver damage, fatty liver, and alcoholic hepatitis (liver inflammation) or cirrhosis are the dangerous conditions … Alcohol Addiction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
