Acupuncture: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Acupuncture is a healing method of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The starting point of the almost 3000-year-old technique of acupuncture is the assumption of a cosmic force “Qi”, which also flows through the human body. The modern interpretation of Qi refers to nervous and hormonal processes in the body. In this conception, diseases are disturbances … Acupuncture: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Ketoprofen

Products Ketoprofen is commercially available as a gel (Fastum). It has been approved in many countries since 1992 and in the EU since 1978. The -enantiomer dexketoprofen is available as tablets and as a solution for injection (Ketesse). This article refers to external use. After the safety of topical ketoprofen was questioned in France in … Ketoprofen

Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a bruise (technical term: hematoma) include swelling, pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin that changes (red, blue, purple, green, yellow, brown) during the healing process. This text refers to simple and small-surface complaints that can be considered for self-medication. Causes The cause of a hematoma is blood leaking from injured … Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Heparin Sodium

Products Heparin sodium is applied primarily as a gel or ointment (eg, HepaGel, Lioton, Demovarin, combination products). This article refers to topical therapy. Heparin sodium is also injected parenterally. Structure and properties Heparin sodium is the sodium salt of a sulfated glycosaminoglycan found in mammalian tissues. It is obtained from the intestinal mucosa of pigs, … Heparin Sodium

Diethylamine Salicylate

Effects Diethylamine salicylate (ATC M02AC) has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Indications For local treatment of inflammation, pain, bruising, and swelling, e.g., secondary to sprains, contusions, and strains.

Pain in the ring finger

Definition Pain in the ring finger can indicate numerous harmless or serious problems. The fingers are stressed during all the smaller movements in everyday life. If a finger hurts, every movement suddenly becomes torture. The pain can appear dull and throbbing or be sharp and shooting with every movement. Extremely strong pain or latent pain … Pain in the ring finger

Associated symptoms | Pain in the ring finger

Associated symptoms The main symptom of all diseases and injuries of the ring finger is pain. This can be of varying intensity, stabbing, throbbing, dull or motion-dependent. The type of pain already provides information about the underlying cause. However, the pain also leads to movement restrictions of the finger when bones, joints and tendons are … Associated symptoms | Pain in the ring finger