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Diabetic neuropathy

What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetes mellitus and its associated misregulated blood sugar levels can cause a wide range of consequential damage that can affect practically all parts and systems of the body. A distinction is made between short and long-term secondary diseases. The latter include damage to nerves (neuropathy), which, taking into account its cause, … Diabetic neuropathy

Is a diabetic neuropathy curable? | Diabetic neuropathy

Is a diabetic neuropathy curable? There is no real cure for diabetic neuropathy, but the course of the disease can be positively influenced to the extent that the person affected no longer feels any related symptoms. However, this is only possible if the neuropathy is detected very quickly and treated immediately. Equally important is a … Is a diabetic neuropathy curable? | Diabetic neuropathy

Learning disability

Introduction – What is a learning disability? We have been using the term “learning disability” in German since the 1960s. Even today, the definition of learning disability is still controversial and there have been numerous attempts to define the term in recent decades. The definition of the pedagogue Gustav Otto Kanter, who understands the learning … Learning disability

Is there a special therapy for a learning disability? | Learning disability

Is there a special therapy for a learning disability? Initially, a child or teenager in kindergarten or school may stand out due to slower learning progress compared to peers. If there is a school psychologist on site, it may be helpful to talk to the psychologist and make an initial assessment. Unfortunately, suspected learning disabilities … Is there a special therapy for a learning disability? | Learning disability

What types of learning disabilities are there? | Learning disability

What types of learning disabilities are there? In principle, there are several types of learning disabilities that can be completely different from person to person. Learning disabilities can have different causes and therefore be correspondingly individual. Since learning disabilities are not so obvious to many people affected, they are often recognized very late. The line … What types of learning disabilities are there? | Learning disability

Duration of healing | Toe amputation

Duration of healing No general statement can be made about the duration of healing after toe amputation. In the best case, after a complication-free course, the residual limb heals completely within a few weeks. However, toe amputations are often based on a disease that restricts blood circulation and wound healing, such as diabetes mellitus (“diabetes”). … Duration of healing | Toe amputation

Toe amputation

Introduction Toe amputation is the surgical removal of one or more toes. If the tissue is so damaged by a disease or injury that there is no longer any chance of the toe being able to heal, a toe amputation is recommended. Otherwise, the toe may rot and become inflamed, so that in the worst … Toe amputation

Diagnosis | Toe amputation

Diagnosis The diagnosis of a disease that requires toe amputation is made by the doctor on the basis of various examinations. An amputation is usually only considered if there is irreversible tissue damage and the toe cannot be preserved. This may be the case, for example, if there is insufficient blood flow as a result … Diagnosis | Toe amputation

Trisomy 18

Definition Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a serious genetic mutation. In this case, chromosome 18 occurs three times instead of the usual two times in the body cells. After trisomy 21, also called Down syndrome, trisomy 18 is the second most common: on average, about 1 in 6000 births is affected. Edwards … Trisomy 18