circulatory disorder

Abnormal Sensations (Paresthesias): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Malaesthesias (paresthesias) are numbness, tingling, and other sensations that have physical or psychological causes. They are usually triggered by nerve disorders and are easily treatable, depending on their severity. What are sensations of discomfort? Malesthesias, or paresthesias, are unusual sensory perceptions such as tingling, burning, or stinging. They feel like pinpricks and are usually triggered … Abnormal Sensations (Paresthesias): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Shoulder Osteoarthritis (Omarthrosis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Shoulder osteoarthritis occurs less frequently than, for example, osteoarthritis of the knee, but it is just as painful, and the suffering of those affected is great. The disease is not curable. But numerous options for alleviating the symptoms can help patients. The last resort for progressive disease may be surgery. What is shoulder osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis … Shoulder Osteoarthritis (Omarthrosis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Clopidogrel

Definition Clopidogrel is a drug from the antiplatelet family (thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors). The drug thus influences blood clotting, similar to aspirin. It is believed to prevent the blood platelets (thrombocytes) from binding together and forming clots. Indications Clopidogrel is used in various clinical pictures where there is an increased risk of blood clots (thrombi) forming … Clopidogrel

Weaning before surgery | Clopidogrel

Weaning before surgery Stopping clopidogrel carries the risk of unintentional blood clots forming and so-called thromboembolic events such as heart attacks or strokes. However, since there is always a risk of bleeding during surgery, clopidogrel must in most cases be discontinued at least 5 days before surgery. For operations with a low risk of bleeding, … Weaning before surgery | Clopidogrel

Iontophoresis: Treatment, Effects & Risks

A distinction is made between “classic” iontophoresis for the intensive introduction of active substances from ointments into the body via electrodes and tap water iontophoresis, in which weak direct current flows through the body via the hands or feet immersed in water using electrodes. This conservative treatment method is successfully used in dermatology to treat … Iontophoresis: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Smoking

Do they know that more men smoke and 75 percent of them are habitual smokers? In some areas and countries even only 40 percent are non-smokers. The number of women smoking cigarettes is also steadily increasing. Maybe they even smoke a lot themselves or are already successful non-smokers? History and statistics about smoking It is … Smoking

Dizziness with heat

What is dizziness in heat? Dizziness in heat is the occurrence of a dizzy feeling or vertigo attack at elevated temperatures. Accordingly, dizziness in heat occurs mainly in summer. This is related to a disturbance of the blood circulation, as the body tries to regulate against the heat. Dizziness is often accompanied by other symptoms … Dizziness with heat