Diabetes mellitus: Symptoms, Consequences, Causes

Brief overview Diabetes types: Diabetes type 1, diabetes type 2, diabetes type 3, gestational diabetes Symptoms: Severe thirst, frequent urination, itching, dry skin, general weakness, fatigue, increased infections due to weakened immune system, pain due to secondary diseases of the kidneys and cardiovascular system, neurological deficits such as sensory disturbances or impaired visual function Causes … Diabetes mellitus: Symptoms, Consequences, Causes

Vitamin E Deficiency: Signs, Consequences

Vitamin E deficiency: Causes Vitamin E deficiency is very unlikely in industrialized countries. The daily amount of 11 to 15 milligrams recommended by the German, Austrian and Swiss Societies for Nutrition (DACH reference values) for healthy adults can be easily achieved through a balanced, varied diet. During pregnancy and lactation, the need for vitamin E … Vitamin E Deficiency: Signs, Consequences

Cytomegalovirus: Symptoms, Consequences

Brief overview Symptoms: Predominantly asymptomatic infection; in neonates, symptoms include jaundice, retinitis, organ swelling with severe disability as a consequence; in immunocompromised individuals, severe symptoms possible Causes and risk factors: Infection with human cytomegalovirus HCMV (HHV-5); transmission through all body fluids; risk for pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Diagnosis: Medical history, based on symptoms, antibody … Cytomegalovirus: Symptoms, Consequences

Dislocation of the shoulder joint: Causes, treatment, consequences

Acromioclavicular joint dislocation: Description The acromioclavicular (AC) joint, along with the sternoclavicular (sternoclavicular) joint, connects the trunk and arms. It is important for the position of the shoulder blade while moving the arm. If one rests on the arm, the force is transmitted to the trunk through the acromioclavicular joint. The acromioclavicular joint is supported … Dislocation of the shoulder joint: Causes, treatment, consequences

Magnesium deficiency: Symptoms and consequences

Magnesium deficiency: symptoms There are no symptoms that are clearly indicative of a magnesium deficiency. However, symptoms such as calf cramps or cramps of the chewing muscles occur quickly and are quite common. Certain forms of cardiac arrhythmia can also be indications of an undersupply of magnesium. The same applies to such non-specific complaints as … Magnesium deficiency: Symptoms and consequences

Immunosuppression: Reasons, Process, Consequences

What is immunosuppression? If the body’s immune system is suppressed so that it can no longer function properly, this is called immunosuppression. Depending on the extent, the body’s defenses are only weakened or even completely disabled. If you want to understand why immunosuppression can be both undesirable and desirable, you must first understand how the … Immunosuppression: Reasons, Process, Consequences

Skull-Brain Trauma: Consequences and Symptoms

Brief overview Course of disease and prognosis: Depends on the severity of the SHT, good prognosis in mild traumatic brain injury, in severe SHT sequelae possible, also fatal courses. Symptoms: Depending on severity of SHT, headache, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances, memory lapses, drowsiness, unconsciousness, Causes and risk factors: Injury to skull and brain; mostly accidents, … Skull-Brain Trauma: Consequences and Symptoms

Settling | Exercises against a pelvic obliquity

Settling Dislocation of the pelvis is possible if the pelvic obliquity is caused by mechanical blockages. This is the case when, for example, individual vertebrae are displaced from their natural position, resulting in a blockage and restricted movement. Specially trained physiotherapists or chiropractors can then actively bring the vertebra back into the correct position with … Settling | Exercises against a pelvic obliquity

Leg length difference | Exercises against a pelvic obliquity

Leg length difference Technically speaking, a leg length difference is a difference in length between hip and foot. An anatomical (i.e. based on bone length) leg length difference, however, is something only very few people have. In most cases, a leg length difference is functionally acquired. This means that the cause of the optical and … Leg length difference | Exercises against a pelvic obliquity