To PDA/PDK Epidural anaesthesia (PDA) is a procedure in which the anaesthetic is injected directly into the epidural space (also called the epidural space). For a single administration of the drug, a needle is inserted between the vertebral bodies and the anesthetic is injected directly. If the duration of the drug treatment is to last … To PDA/PDK | Epidural hematoma
Diagnostics Due to the characteristic clinical picture of an epidural hematoma, the diagnosis is often abbreviated. The doctor’s knowledge and interpretation can be supported or confirmed by imaging techniques. The clinical picture is characterized by the staggered symptomatology and the uneven pupil size. In addition, the unilateral loss of various bodily functions and the progressive … Diagnostics | Epidural hematoma
Effect on spine and spinal cord There is naturally not much space in the spine. The spinal cord fills most of the space with the surrounding cerebrospinal fluid. If a haematoma occurs due to bleeding in the epidural space, this can quickly affect the spinal cord. While initial pressure can be very painful, but is … Effect on spine and spinal cord | Epidural hematoma
Prognosis Due to the serious complications, the mortality rate for epidural hematomas is relatively high. Even if the relief surgery is performed and the bruise is removed, the patient dies in 30 to 40% of cases. If the patient survives the injury, there is the question of consequential or late damage. A fifth of all … Prognosis | Epidural hematoma
An epidural hematoma is a bruise that is located in the epidural space. It is located between the outermost meninges, the dura mater, and the skull bone. Normally, this space does not exist in the head and is only caused by pathological changes, such as bleeding. The situation is different in the spine: here the … Epidural hematoma
Application in case of illness The 19th Schüssler salt, Cuprum arsenicosum, on the one hand has an effect on blood formation and is therefore often used in the treatment of anemia – in particular anemia caused by copper deficiency (in contrast to iron deficiency anemia, for example – although taking Cuprum arsenicosum can also help … Schüssler Salt No. 19: Cuprum arsenicosum
Use for coughs Taking Cuprum arsenicosum may also help with cough caused by bronchitis or bronchial asthma. The type of cough can reveal whether it is advisable to use this Schüssler salt: Especially convulsive cough attacks accompanied by a strong secretion of the mucous membranes can respond well to treatment with Cuprum arsenicosum. Taking Cuprum … Use for coughs | Schüssler Salt No. 19: Cuprum arsenicosum
Introduction If too little iron is supplied to the body or if a person loses more iron, the body has too little iron available in the long run – there is an iron deficiency. Iron is an important element in the body. As an elementary component of the red blood cells (erythrocytes), it plays a … Iron deficiency in vegetarians
Associated symptoms In general, the symptoms are very unspecific, especially at the beginning of an iron deficiency, which is why the diagnosis is often not made immediately. A manifest iron deficiency leads to a drop in the red blood pigment haemoglobin. The skin and mucous membranes appear pale. Hemoglobin is responsible for the transport of … Associated symptoms | Iron deficiency in vegetarians
Course of disease The iron deficiency usually develops unnoticed over years. In the beginning, the body can fall back on existing iron stores and thus maintain blood values and metabolic processes. Once the stores have been used up, the haemoglobin content of the red blood cells decreases step by step, resulting in anaemia. Over time, … Course of disease | Iron deficiency in vegetarians
Note You are in a sub-theme of the anemia section. You can find general information on this topic under: Anaemia Introduction This is the second most common form of anaemia. Due to a chronic disease, anaemia occurs as a consequence or accompanying symptom. Cause and development of disease (pathophysiology) As a growth factor, the hormone … Anemia due to chronic diseases
Note You are in a sub-theme of the Anemia section. You can find general information on this topic under: Anemia Iron metabolism and iron deficiency anemia Iron deficiency anemia develops slowly over weeks and months. The daily iron requirement (iron metabolism) is 1 – 2 mg per day. The body has a storage of about … Iron metabolism
