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AIDS (HIV): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by AIDS: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Recurrent pneumonia (pneumonia; usually community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)); most common pathogens (in descending order): Pneumococcus, Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP); at 50%, the most common initial manifestation of AIDS disease), respiratory viruses, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus … AIDS (HIV): Complications

Heartburn (Pyrosis): Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnosis or to rule out complications Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD; endoscopy of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum)* – for suspected Barrett’s esophagus as chromoendoscopy by applying acetic acid or methylene blue to the mucosa … Heartburn (Pyrosis): Diagnostic Tests

AIDS (HIV): Lab Test

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Current HIV screening test (Ag-Ak combination test) [diagnostic gap: 6 weeks]. HIV 1-p24 antigen [if positive → acute HIV 1 infection likely]. Ak against HIV type 1/2 Two-step diagnostics according to the recommendations of the DVV: Serological screening with subsequent confirmatory diagnostics by antibody-based test systems such … AIDS (HIV): Lab Test

Premenstrual Syndrome: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Anxiety – in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. Depression – in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls.

Premenstrual Syndrome: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [tendency to acne (e.g., acne vulgaris); flushing] Abdominal wall and inguinal region (groin area). Gynecological examination Inspection Vulva (external, primary female sexual organs). Vagina (vagina) … Premenstrual Syndrome: Examination

Premenstrual Syndrome: Test and Diagnosis

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome may also occur during premenopause or perimenopause and menopause (menopause) or in association with thyroid disease.Laboratory tests are necessary to rule out other causes of your problems and to make a definite diagnosis.1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory testsHormone status – cycle diagnostics. 17-beta estradiol* Progesterone Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)* … Premenstrual Syndrome: Test and Diagnosis

Polymenorrhea: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count (hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct)). Ferritin – if iron deficiency anemia is suspected. HCG determination (human chorionic gonadotropin) 17-beta estradiol Progesterone Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification. Inflammatory parameters – CRP … Polymenorrhea: Test and Diagnosis

Premenstrual Syndrome: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target Improvement of symptoms and thus increase in well-being. Therapy recommendations According to the diverse symptomatology of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), there are a variety of different therapeutic measures: Estrogen-progestin combinations (drospirenone (progestin) first-line agent). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (application: second half of the cycle or only on the days of discomfort or also as … Premenstrual Syndrome: Drug Therapy

Premenstrual Syndrome: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for prevention (prevention): Vitamin D Calcium In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy: Vitamin B6 Magnesium Gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid Amino acid tryptophan Isoflavones daidzein and … Premenstrual Syndrome: Micronutrient Therapy