Lipoma: description, treatment

Brief overview Treatment: Treatment is not absolutely necessary. If the lipoma causes discomfort, is very large or is aesthetically unpleasant, it can usually be removed by a doctor. Prognosis: The risk of a benign lipoma developing into a malignant tumor is very low. After removal, lipomas occasionally recur. Symptoms: Lipomas usually do not cause any … Lipoma: description, treatment

Itching (Pruritus): Description

Brief overview Treatment: skin care, cotton gloves to prevent scratching while sleeping, airy clothing, cool compresses, relaxation techniques, treatment of the underlying condition. Causes: Allergies, psoriasis, eczema, parasites, kidney and liver diseases, diseases of the blood and lymphatic system, metabolic disorders. Diagnostics: patient interview (anamnesis), physical examination, blood test, smears and tissue samples, imaging procedures … Itching (Pruritus): Description

Vaginismus: Description, Treatment, Causes

Brief overview What is vaginismus? Cramp-like contraction of the vaginal and pelvic floor muscles, for example during sexual intercourse. In severe cases, the mere thought of sexual intercourse is enough to trigger a painful vaginal cramp. Treatment: Vaginal dilators, psycho- and sex therapy, relaxation techniques, pelvic floor training, in rare cases medication. Causes: Fear of … Vaginismus: Description, Treatment, Causes

Blood in Urine: Causes, Description

Brief overview Causes: Inflammation of bladder or urethra, urinary stones, kidney inflammation, kidney infarction, injury to kidneys, bladder or urinary tract, tumors, prostatitis, benign prostate enlargement, schistosomiasis, urogenital tuberculosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, certain medications, and others. When to see a doctor? Always, as there may be serious illnesses behind the symptom. Diagnostics: physical examination, blood … Blood in Urine: Causes, Description

Chest Pain (Mammary Gland): Description, Causes

Brief overview Causes: A distinction is made between cycle-dependent and cycle-independent causes (premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, menopause, cysts, inflammation of the mammary glands, etc.). Symptoms: Unilateral or bilateral pain in the breast, feelings of tension and swelling, painful nipples When to see a doctor? E.g. when breast pain occurs for the first time, when the symptoms … Chest Pain (Mammary Gland): Description, Causes

Cluster Headaches: Description

Brief overview Symptoms: Unilateral, severe headache, boring or cutting pain especially behind the eye, attack duration 15 to 180 minutes, restlessness and urge to move; watery, red eye, swollen or drooping eyelid, runny nose, sweating in the forehead area or face, constricted pupil, sunken eyeball Causes: Not clear, probably misregulated biological rhythms (such as diurnal … Cluster Headaches: Description

Achalasia: Description, symptoms

Brief overview Symptoms: Difficulty swallowing with recurrent aspiration, regurgitation of undigested food from the esophagus or stomach, retching, pain behind the breastbone, weight loss. Course of disease and prognosis: If left untreated, symptoms worsen but are easily treatable. Drug therapies often require further follow-up. Examinations and diagnosis: esophagoscopy and gastroscopy, esophageal pre-swallow examination by X-ray, … Achalasia: Description, symptoms

Debridement: Description and procedure

What is debridement? Debridement involves removing dead or infected tissue and foreign bodies from a wound. This enables or accelerates wound healing. Debridement also prevents the spread of infection. Toxins, such as those produced after burns, are thus prevented from entering the organism. When do you perform debridement? Doctors always perform debridement when the body’s … Debridement: Description and procedure

Common Cold: Description, Symptoms

Brief overview Description: Infection of the upper respiratory tract (especially nose, throat, bronchi), triggered by many different viruses Difference between cold/flu: Cold: gradual onset (scratchy throat, runny nose, cough, no or moderate fever), flu: rapid progression (high fever, aching limbs, severe feeling of illness) Symptoms: Sore throat, cold, cough, possibly slight fever, listlessness, headache Causes: … Common Cold: Description, Symptoms

ITP: Description, Course, Treatment

Brief overview What is ITP? Acquired blood disease in which a deficiency of platelets occurs due to a malfunction of the immune system. Course and prognosis: Individual course, prediction not possible, spontaneous cure possible (especially in children). ITP patients who are treated have a normal life expectancy. Treatment: Wait and see and regular medical check-ups … ITP: Description, Course, Treatment

Diverticulosis: Description, Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: Usually no symptoms, otherwise irritable bowel-like complaints Diagnosis: Usually an incidental finding during colonoscopy or X-ray imaging Treatment: Dietary measures such as a high-fiber, low-meat diet, sufficient fluid intake, physical activity Causes and risk factors: Recurrent constipation over many years, risk factors: Age, obesity, other illnesses Disease progression and prognosis: Sometimes progresses … Diverticulosis: Description, Treatment