Fatigue: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fatigue. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have you been suffering … Fatigue: Medical History

Fatigue: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Oral cavity Pharynx (throat) Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin … Fatigue: Examination

Fatigue: Lab Test

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Fatigue: Lab Test

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation): Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Superinfection of scratch wounds, especially on the back of the head, neck, and behind the ears (staphylococci and streptococci). Pediculosis capitis is potential vector of highly pathogenic bacteria: Bartonella quintana … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications

Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease; as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland and any structural changes such as nodules; if necessary, with fine needle … Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Abnormal Reflexes

A reflex refers to an automatic, involuntary response of an organ tissue, such as a muscle or gland, to a stimulus. One can distinguish physiologic (“natural” or age-appropriate) reflexes from pathologic (abnormal) reflexes (ICD-10-GM R29.2 abnormal reflexes) as well as primitive reflexes. Physiological reflexes, in turn, can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic reflexes. In … Abnormal Reflexes

Testicular Swelling: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing): skin and mucous membranes. Inspection and palpation (palpation) of abdomen (abdomen) (tenderness?, knocking pain?, coughing pain?, guarding tension?, hernial orifices?, renal bearing knocking pain?) [abdominal mass?]; exclusion of supraclavicular … Testicular Swelling: Examination

Abnormal Reflexes: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of abnormal reflexes. Family history Are there any conditions in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What changes have you … Abnormal Reflexes: Medical History

Testicular Swelling: Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Testicular Swelling: Test and Diagnosis