As a complex structure, the inner ear serves primarily for sound perception and orientation of humans in space. Hearing loss correlates in many cases with disorders of sound perception and/or transmission in the inner ear. What is an inner ear? Anatomical structure of the ear. The inner ear (labyrinth), which has a complex structure, functions … Inner Ear: Structure, Function & Diseases
The longitudinalis inferior muscle is one of the internal tongue muscles. Its fibers run longitudinally through the tongue and cause various tongue movements. In hypoglossal palsy, the longitudinalis muscle fails along with other tongue muscles, usually causing discomfort during swallowing and speaking. What is the inferior longitudinalis muscle? The longitudinalis inferior muscle is located in … Inferior Longitudinalis Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
The prosencephalon is part of the central nervous system and consists of the cerebrum (telencephalon) and diencephalon. In the three vesicle stage of early embryonic development, the prosencephalon represents one of the three primary cerebral vesicles. What is the prosencephalon? The prosencephalon (forebrain) includes two major anatomical subunits: the cerebrum (telencephalon) and the diencephalon (diencephalon). … Prosencephalon: Structure, Function & Diseases
What is a superinfection? The term “superinfection” is not clearly defined medically. Usually, when doctors speak of a superinfection, they mean a bacterial infection based on a previous viral infection. However, a superinfection is also often spoken of when a chronic disease favors an infection. A common example of this is an infection of the … Superinfection
Superinfections with previous illnesses A superinfection is also possible with a herpes infection. It is particularly feared in the maximum expression of the so-called eczema herpeticatum. This extensive infection of the skin is very rare and usually occurs as a complication of the previously damaged skin in neurodermatitis. A complication of this serious disease can … Superinfections with previous illnesses | Superinfection
Superinfections – different localization The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is in constant contact with pathogens and germs due to its large surface area. A superinfection of the skin can occur due to a pre-damage of the skin barrier. Such pre-infection can be caused by wounds as well as inflammatory … Superinfections – different localization | Superinfection
Diagnosis A superinfection can cause quite different symptoms depending on both the type of infection and its location. A bacterial superinfection of the lungs, which can develop after a viral infection, often manifests itself by a renewed rise in fever and a deterioration in general condition. In addition, purulent or greenish sputum can occur when … Diagnosis | Superinfection
Duration Prognosis The duration of a superinfection depends on the clinical picture. A superinfection of the lungs is often a lengthy process. Those affected usually complain of weeks of infection and exhaustion until antibiotic therapy is initiated. and Carried over pneumonia A superinfection of the skin, on the other hand, is usually a very acute … Duration Prognosis | Superinfection
The disease glaucoma, which is also known in colloquial use as glaucoma, belongs to the eye diseases and is treated by ophthalmologists both as an outpatient and as an inpatient. Glaucoma should be distinguished from the disease cataract. What is glaucoma? Infographic of the anatomy and structure of the eye in glaucoma. Click image to … Glaucoma (Glaucoma): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
As a life-saving measure, amputation is often the last resort. Afterwards, amputation pain is relatively common. There are two types: phantom limb pain and stump pain. What is amputation pain? After the surgical removal of a body part, it is called amputation. The result of this life-saving surgical procedure is often amputation pain. After the … Amputation Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Differentiation Fingers often turn white in cold temperatures because of the vascularization and poor blood supply to the fingers. If the fingers warm up again, the vessels dilate and the fingers become reddish again. Blue fingers occur as a result of a lack of oxygen supply. For a short period of time, the fingers can … Circulatory problems on the finger
Symptoms A typical symptom complex in a circulatory disorder of the fingers is the so-called Raynaud’s syndrome. In this syndrome, cold, stress or wetness causes small vessels to cramp, resulting in a circulatory disorder that manifests itself primarily in the fingers. The thumb and palm are usually not affected. The fingers first become cold and … Symptoms | Circulatory problems on the finger