PIMS: Symptoms, Cause, Treatment

Brief overview Definition: PIMS (PIMS-TS, also MIS-C) is a severe, acute inflammatory disease affecting multiple organs. PIMS usually manifests two to eight weeks after coronavirus infection in children. In addition, doctors also observe the so-called MIS-A – the “PIMS syndrome in adults” – in very rare cases. Frequency: PIMS is extremely rare; it is estimated … PIMS: Symptoms, Cause, Treatment

Ornithosis: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment

Ornithosis: description Ornithosis is considered an occupational disease for chicken farmers, zoo workers or pet shop employees. Although human-to-human transmission is generally possible, it rarely occurs. However, if the disease is transmitted directly by this route, a severe course is common – those affected become very ill. In Germany, there is an obligation to report … Ornithosis: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment

Dermatitis of the leather skin: Cause, course, and therapy

Brief overview Description: Inflammation of the outermost, white layer of the eye (also called the sclera) Causes: Other diseases usually cause scleritis (e.g. autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism); infections with viruses, bacteria or fungi are less common. Course: Episcleritis often lasts ten to 14 days and usually heals on its own. Scleritis is usually chronic … Dermatitis of the leather skin: Cause, course, and therapy

Brain freeze: Cause, What to do?

Brief overview Description: sudden, stabbing headache, usually in the forehead or temples, occurring after rapid consumption of cold food or drink. Therefore also called cold headache. Cause: The cold stimulus in the mouth (especially on the palate) dilates the anterior cerebral artery, causing more blood to rush into the brain. The associated sudden increase in … Brain freeze: Cause, What to do?

Yersiniosis: Description, Cause, Treatment

Brief overview What is yersiniosis? Infection with Yersinia bacteria (mostly Yersinia enterocolitica, more rarely Yersinia pseudotuberculosis), triggering a diarrheal disease mostly caused by food. How do you get yersiniosis? Most often, yersiniosis occurs from contaminated raw animal foods; less commonly, animals transmit the bacteria in direct contact with humans. Treatment: If the disease is uncomplicated, … Yersiniosis: Description, Cause, Treatment

Stretching with one device | What is the best way to stretch the cervical spine?

Stretching with one device Those who have the necessary equipment at home or the physiotherapy practice is equipped accordingly, can also stretch the cervical spine with the help of devices. One of these devices is the so-called extension device, which helps to stretch and relieve the cervical spine. Another aid are TENS devices (TENS = … Stretching with one device | What is the best way to stretch the cervical spine?

Hyperextension Exercise for Thoracic Spine Diseases

Hyperextension lying: Go into the prone position. Your gaze is constantly directed downwards and your toes keep contact with the floor. Keep both arms in the air with bent elbows parallel to the floor. Now pull your elbows towards your upper body and straighten your upper body. The feet remain on the floor and the … Hyperextension Exercise for Thoracic Spine Diseases

Exercises against inhalation pain

Pain when inhaling can have a number of different causes, not always a disease of the bronchial tubes or the lungs must be connected with it. As part of the treatment, specific stretching and strengthening exercises as well as certain breathing exercises can bring about a significant improvement in the symptoms for those affected. Due … Exercises against inhalation pain