Introduction A biopsy describes a tissue removal from an organ to examine the cells. It is carried out if one suspects that the cells are degenerate or if a special disease is present. If a gynaecologist has noticed suspicious changes in previous examinations, he or she will order a biopsy of the cervix for clarification. … Biopsy of the cervix
The duration of the investigation The duration of the examination varies depending on whether an anaesthetic or a local anaesthetic is used. The induction and discharge of an anaesthetic takes about one hour. The local anaesthesia lasts about five minutes. The duration of the examination itself – i.e. the assessment of the cervical mucosa and … The duration of the investigation | Biopsy of the cervix
The costs The cost of the examination may vary. They depend on the form of the examination – i.e. whether it is performed under general or local anaesthesia. However, since there is a medical indication, the costs are covered by the health insurance company. What are the alternatives? There is no real alternative to a … The costs | Biopsy of the cervix
Specialist treatment of allergies and allergic asthma has made great progress in recent decades. A large number of scientific studies have clearly demonstrated the good effects of various drugs. Specific immunotherapy (allergy vaccination) has also proved its worth for many years. However, not all allergy sufferers trust conventional medicine. Many resort to alternative cures or … Allergies: Alternative Diagnosis and Therapy
Introduction Bepanthen® is a product line of Bayer®, which already since 1950 contains various products in the field of wound healing and wound care. The Bepanthen® products are not subject to prescription and are very popular with many customers as they are generally considered to be very well tolerated. A frequently purchased and popular product … Bepanthen® eye drops
Application for conjunctivitis Bepanthen® eye drops are very well suited for the treatment of a so-called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (conjunctivitis). This type of conjunctivitis is not infectious but can be caused by various causes that disturb the tear film. The consequences are dry eyes and irritation of the conjunctiva. Redness, a burning or foreign body sensation, … Application for conjunctivitis | Bepanthen® eye drops
Contraindications When using Bepanthen® eye drops, there are few contraindications that must be considered. An important contraindication is known allergies or hypersensitivity to one or more of the ingredients contained. Furthermore Bepanthen® eye drops should not be used if the containers are damaged. Single-dose containers are also intended for single use only, as no preservatives … Contraindications | Bepanthen® eye drops
Application for contact lenses Bepanthen® eye drops may also be used with hard as well as soft contact lenses. The contact lenses do not have to be removed for use. However, regular breaks from the contact lenses are recommended to protect the eye and the strained tear film. All articles in this series: Bepanthen® eye … Application for contact lenses | Bepanthen® eye drops
Definition – Use of incense in medicine Incense is known to many people especially as a flammable resin. Although this resin cannot be used for medical purposes, the extract of frankincense is used in medicine: the anti-inflammatory properties of frankincense are usually the main focus. Incense was also used for disinfection in the Middle Ages. … Incense
Applications of incense To use incense orally, the medically relevant substances can be taken in the form of capsules. These are not capsules containing pure incense resin, but rather an extract of the substances that are supposed to have an effect on the body. The advantage of this form of application is – similar to … Applications of incense | Incense
Side effect In the case of preparations containing moderate concentrations of herbal incense extracts, the expected side effects are very low or their occurrence very unlikely. In rare cases, allergic reactions to incense may occur. These can occur in different ways depending on the use of the incense preparation: when used externally, they usually manifest … Side effect | Incense
Alternatives to incense Instead of incense, other household remedies or herbal preparations can also be used. In order to treat inflammatory autoimmune skin diseases, ointments with urea or evening primrose oil can be used. Essential oils, which have a cooling and thus anti-itching effect, can also help: These include camphor and menthol. In order to … Alternatives to incense | Incense
