antiaging

Testicular Swelling: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Epidermal cyst* (epidermal cyst) – bulging elastic skin nodule resulting from retention of horny and sebaceous masses, of various genesis (traumatic, inflammatory, naevoid). Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Elephantiasis* – irreversible thickening/hardening of the skin with massive fluid retention. Congestive heart failure or decompensated heart failure* (heart failure). Thrombosis of the inferior vena … Testicular Swelling: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activity of the heart muscle) – to rule out myocardial infarction (heart attack). X-ray of the thorax (X-ray thorax/chest), in two planes. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Diagnostic Tests

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

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate cardialgia (heart pain): Leading symptoms “Chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the region of the heart (angina pectoris). Obstruction of breathing (dyspnea). Stinging/burning/tearing Chest pain (retrosternal pain) Radiation to other regions of the body (neck, arms). Occurrence after stress, after a meal, etc.

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

Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency)

Heart failure – colloquially called cardiac insufficiency – (synonyms: Senile heart failure; asthma cardiale; exercise heart failure; cardiac insufficiency; diastolic heart failure; heart failure; cardiovascular insufficiency; myocardial insufficiency; cardiac edema; insufficientia cordis; cardiac anasarca; cardiac asthenia; cardiac dyspnea; cardiac exhaustion; cardiac global insufficiency; cardiac insufficiency; cardiac weakness; cardiac stasis; cardiac congestion; cardiac congestive heart failure; … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency)

Testicular Swelling: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Scrotal sonography (ultrasound examination of the scrotal organs/testis and epididymis and their vascular supply) using Doppler sonography (special ultrasound examination measuring the flow velocity of blood in the vessels (arteries and veins)) [if testicular torsion is suspected, see under medical device diagnostics/testicular torsion] Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the … Testicular Swelling: Diagnostic Tests

Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of heart failure (heart insufficiency). Family history Is there a history of frequent heart disease in your family? Social history Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you notice shortness of breath when you exert yourself? At what level of exertion … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Medical History

Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with testicular swelling: Leading symptom Testicular swelling Associated symptoms Pressure sensitivity Pain Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin region Caveat (Attention)! If acute swelling of the testicles occurs with or without pain in the scrotum, often radiating to the groin, an immediate presentation to theUrologist is urgent! … Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Funnel chest (pectus excavatum) – an inward-pointing sternum; approximately 40 percent of all conditions are familial, and there are often multiple generations of affected individuals Respiratory system (J00-J99) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which predominantly affects older people who have smoked. COPD is a composite of chronic obstructive … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Testicular Torsion: Causes and Treatment

Testicular torsion – colloquially called testicular torsion – (synonyms: epididymal torsion; testicular torsion; epididymal torsion; spermatic cord torsion; testicular torsion; torsion of the ductus deferens; torsion of the funiculus spermaticus; ICD-10-GM N44.0: testicular torsion) is an acute reduced blood supply to the testis caused by the sudden rotation of the testis about its vascular pedicle. … Testicular Torsion: Causes and Treatment

Anti-Aging of the skin

Synonyms Age inhibition Against ageing Skin The skin plays an important role in anti-aging. However, the performance of the skin is partly determined by the hereditary factors and thus cannot be influenced. However, you can influence the living conditions and external influences yourself. The skin of the face is very thin, which is why you … Anti-Aging of the skin