Blood Coagulation General Blood coagulation is divided into the cellular part, which is characterized by the aggregation, cross-linking and activation of thrombocytes (blood platelets), and the plasmatic part, during which blood components form a kind of network in which circulating red blood cells (erythrocytes) become entangled and thus stabilize the clot. In a healthy person, … Blood Coagulation General | Protein S Deficiency
Symptoms Patients usually stand out due to the early occurrence of venous blood clots between the ages of 15 and 45. Especially women suffer unexpectedly and without prior knowledge of their disease, a thrombosis (vascular occlusion by a blood clot), more often in the deep veins of the legs. This usually occurs in high-risk situations, … Symptoms | Protein S Deficiency
Therapy The disease is based on an inherited genetic defect, which makes treatment difficult, as it is not possible to treat the underlying cause. Treatment is therefore mainly based on the patient’s condition, although symptom-free patients who have not yet suffered a thrombosis do not require permanent medication. However, in the case of a risk … Therapy | Protein S Deficiency
Prophylaxis for affected persons Compared to other clinical pictures, no positive influence on anticoagulation has been proven to date in the context of a special diet. However, doctors recommend a change in diet in cases of severe overweight to a full, vitamin-rich diet with as much Mediterranean flavour as possible with the aim of general … Prophylaxis for affected persons | Protein S Deficiency
Side effects of Paracetamol Paracetamol very rarely shows undesirable side effects when used responsibly and properly. Nevertheless, side effects can occur, as with any drug. Some side effects can be aggravated by the simultaneous consumption of alcohol. Paracetamol can cause damage to the liver. The risk is particularly high in people with liver diseases, such … Side effects of Paracetamol | Paracetamol and alcohol – is it compatible?
Introduction Paracetamol is a very frequently used pain medication. It can be purchased in small quantities in pharmacies even without a prescription. The following article will deal with the intake of paracetamol in the case of an existing alcohol consumption. In detail, interesting questions about the mode of action of paracetamol and the influence of … Paracetamol and alcohol – is it compatible?
Liver damage caused by paracetamol and alcohol The question often arises whether taking paracetamol while drinking alcohol at the same time is questionable. If paracetamol is used regularly, especially in high quantities, alcohol consumption should be avoided. Alcohol damages the liver. Many people know this, but there is one thing many people do not know: … Liver damage caused by paracetamol and alcohol | Paracetamol and alcohol – is it compatible?
The measures depend on the risk profile of developing a thrombosis and on the willingness of the affected person to cooperate (compliance). Note General information on the topic of thrombosis prophylaxis can be found on the homepage on the topic: Thrombosis prophylaxis Mobilization A significant risk factor for the development of a blood clot is … Measures of thrombosis prophylaxis
Antithrombosis stockings The antithrombosis stockings (ATS or also MTS) are mainly used clinically for postoperative thrombosis prophylaxis. They belong to compression class 1 and exert a pressure of about 20 mmHg. It is also important to select the correct size. For this purpose, the leg length and the thickest points on the thigh and calf … Antithrombosis stockings | Measures of thrombosis prophylaxis
Introduction Everybody knows it, whether with themselves or with the child: after a push, a blow or after falling down it hurts and a bruise develops. Such a bruise is nothing more than blood in the tissue under the skin. Blood leaks through the tearing of small vessels and presses on the surrounding area – … Bruise won’t go away – what can I do?
Diagnosis For the diagnosis of long-standing bruises, various means are used. In the beginning it is important to find out whether a corresponding injury has occurred or not. Spontaneous bleeding is an indication of a bleeding tendency. It is also important to ask about any medication taken, as some agents weaken the blood clotting and … Diagnosis | Bruise won’t go away – what can I do?
Bruises on baby /child /infant Bruises are very common in children. They play a lot, are often still very clumsy and fall down, bump frequently or hurt themselves in some other way. Usually the bruises disappear by themselves within the next 1-3 weeks. The smaller and deeper the bruise, the sooner it is no longer … Bruises on baby /child /infant | Bruise won’t go away – what can I do?
