In the course of the alleged doping affair of speed skater Claudia Pechstein, a disease has moved into the center of interest that one does not usually hear much about: spherocytic cell anemia or spherocytosis, as it is called in medical terminology. How is the disease to be explained, what complaints does it cause and … Spherocytic Anemia (Spherocytosis)
Introduction Despite the actually good tolerability of the active ingredient Diclofenac, some side effects may occur, especially with prolonged use. The intake of a high dose also plays a role here. The higher the dose of Diclofenac and the more frequently it is taken, the higher the risk of an occurring side effect. Effects on … Side effects of Diclofenac
Effects on the cardiovascular system Relatively new is the realization that diclofenac can have a negative effect on the cardiovascular system. Various studies dealing with the use of Diclofenac were evaluated and corresponding side effects observed. It was possible to prove that Diclofenac led to an increase in dangerous vascular diseases. This became noticeable by … Effects on the cardiovascular system | Side effects of Diclofenac
Effects on the intestine Diclofenac can cause various intestinal side effects. For example, inflammation can develop on the bulges of the colon mucosa. These inflammations are also called divericulitis. Especially people over 70 years of age or people with a weakened immune system are affected. These inflammations can be harmless. Temporary pain in the left … Effects on the intestine | Side effects of Diclofenac
Side effect high blood pressure Diclofenac can also increase blood pressure. Inhibition of COX 1 leads to increased sodium retention in the kidney and thus to water reabsorption. The consequence is an increase in blood pressure. In addition, inhibition of COX 2 leads to reduced vasodilatation and this can also cause an increase in blood … Side effect high blood pressure | Side effects of Diclofenac
Side effects after discontinuation If Diclofenac has been taken for a short time because of acute pain or acute inflammation, it can usually be discontinued without any problems. Usually this does not cause any side effects. If the medication is to be discontinued after a longer period of use, a doctor should be consulted. If … Side effects after discontinuation | Side effects of Diclofenac
Symptoms In the case of cancerous (oncological) diseases of the blood, there are often, in addition to subtype-specific signs of disease such as immune deficiency, anaemia or changes in coagulability, so-called general symptoms such as fever, night sweat, weakness, weight loss and fatigue, which could also be an expression of various alternative diseases. Other symptoms … Symptoms | Hematology
Prognosis The prognosis also depends to a large extent on the underlying hematological disease. While some, such as iron deficiency anaemia, are harmless and easy to treat, others, such as severe forms of haematooncological disease, can mean a significant reduction in quality and duration of life for the patient. All articles in this series: Hematology … Prognosis | Hematology
Overview The medical field of hematology – the science of blood – deals with all pathological changes in the blood, with the underlying causes as well as with the resulting symptoms. Differentiation Hematooncology deals with the different types of blood cancer (leukemia) and related diseases such as haematopoietic disorders in the bone marrow, as well … Hematology
Blood plasma plays a vital role as a liquid blood component in the human body. Therefore, blood plasma is also used in the context of medical or pharmaceutical applications. What is blood plasma? A blood plasma examination is used by doctors to further diagnose various diseases. Blood plasma is the non-cellular or liquid portion of … Blood Plasma: Function & Diseases
Body fluids are all liquid components of the body. This includes blood, saliva or urine, but also body fluids such as pus or wound water, which are produced only under special circumstances. What are body fluids? Body fluid is a general term for all types of fluid that are produced directly by the body and … Body Fluids: Structure, Function & Diseases
Introduction The therapy of haematological diseases/diseases in the blood can be very simple on the one hand, but on the other hand it can be very complex. In the context of iron deficiency anaemia, for example, iron is substituted in order to eliminate the deficiency and thus support the natural formation of haemoglobin. Vitamin deficiencies … Therapy of diseases in the blood
