A nasal bone fracture is not always accompanied by externally visible deformations of the nose. However, to prevent any complications that may arise during the healing process, an early visit to the doctor may be advisable. What is nasal bone fracture? Nasal bone fracture (also known as nasal bone fracture in medicine) is one of … Nasal Bone Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Consequences of a rib contusion A rib contusion is usually a harmless but painful clinical picture. Although it can be annoying for the person affected for a few weeks, it is rarely accompanied by serious health problems. In rare cases, however, rib contusion can lead to dangerous secondary diseases, such as pneumonia. Due to reduced … Consequences of a rib contusion | Rib contusion
Diagnostics At the beginning of every diagnosis of rib contusion is the medical history, followed by a physical examination. The doctor palpates the ribs to find a contusion or a fracture. Usually there is a very strong pressure pain where the ribs are injured. If a rib contusion is suspected, it is also important to … Diagnostics | Rib contusion
Symptoms of rib contusion At about 80%, there are initially no external signs of injury that would indicate a rib contusion. Often, redness and swelling do not appear until later. Bruises (haematomas) also often form only after a few hours. The pain of a rib contusion is often as severe as that of a broken … Symptoms of rib contusion | Rib contusion
Introduction A rib contusion, also called rib contusion, is an injury to the ribs in the upper body, the bony ribcage, caused by blunt trauma. Internal organs such as the heart, lungs and vessels are not damaged in a rib contusion. The ribs are not broken in a rib contusion, but the tissue above the … Rib contusion
Therapy of rib contusion – What to do? A rib contusion is treated conservatively, i.e. surgical intervention is not necessary in the case of a rib contusion. Cooling (cryotherapy) can help against the swelling and pain. Wet towels, cooling packs and ice spray are suitable for cooling. The cooling element should be wrapped in a … Therapy of rib contusion – What to do? | Rib contusion
Definition One speaks of heart failure (or heart failure in general) when the heart is no longer able to pump the necessary amount of blood through the circulation. This is mainly due to the fact that the two chambers of the heart no longer have sufficient strength to maintain stable circulation. As a result, physical … Heart failure causes and diagnosis
Symptoms Heart failure manifests itself in a variety of symptoms. First of all, reduced physical resilience, increased fatigue and a feeling of weakness are noticeable. Breathlessness, dizziness and fainting spells may also be indicative of heart failure. All these symptoms are particularly noticeable during or after physical exertion. The dizziness and fainting spells can also … Symptoms | Heart failure causes and diagnosis
Therapy In the case of heart failure, the cause should first be investigated. There is often a connection with high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or heart muscle disease. Heart rhythm disturbances or diseases of the heart valves can also promote the development of heart failure. If one or more of these causes are identified, … Therapy | Heart failure causes and diagnosis
Introduction An allergy is a reaction of the body’s own immune system to foreign substances (so-called allergens) which actually have no infectious properties whatsoever. The organism reacts to these allergens by stimulating the development of inflammatory processes and the production of antibodies. Most allergic reactions manifest themselves through rashes in the skin and/or mucous membrane. … Allergy to bee venom
Therapy The treatment of an allergy to bee venom is divided into several sections. On the one hand the purely symptomatic treatment is of utmost importance, on the other hand certain preventive measures (prophylactic measures) should be taken to avoid the occurrence of such an allergic reaction caused by the bee venom. In order to … Therapy | Allergy to bee venom
Finding the rhythm of breathing is trained by breathing in through the nose into the abdomen and exhaling for about twice as long. Exhaling brings the actual relaxation. After inhaling, do not hold your breath, but exhale calmly. Only then take a short break from breathing until the body asks for air again. Now automatically … Respiratory Therapy: Breathing Exercises
