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Acupuncture during pregnancy – from when? | Acupuncture: A good idea when pregnant?

Acupuncture during pregnancy – from when? Acupuncture can generally be used at the beginning of pregnancy, but here as described, only to alleviate the symptoms associated with pregnancy as much as possible. Acupuncture for birth preparation should only be used from the 36th week of pregnancy onwards, as otherwise premature contractions may be induced, resulting … Acupuncture during pregnancy – from when? | Acupuncture: A good idea when pregnant?

Causes of lymph node swelling

Introduction Lymph nodes, also known as lymph glands, are part of the immune system and are distributed throughout the body as small nodes. Each person has about 600 of these nodes. Most of them are only 5-10 millimeters in size and are not palpable. An exception are the inguinal and some cervical lymph nodes, which … Causes of lymph node swelling

Causes of lymph node swelling in various parts of the body | Causes of lymph node swelling

Causes of lymph node swelling in various parts of the body The lymph nodes on the neck are particularly numerous. The most common cause of swelling is, as with all lymph nodes in general, inflammation. In the neck area, for example, inflammation of the throat or tonsils (in the case of removed tonsils, the inflammation … Causes of lymph node swelling in various parts of the body | Causes of lymph node swelling

Cause of painless swelling of lymph nodes | Causes of lymph node swelling

Cause of painless swelling of lymph nodes Pain in lymph nodes always indicates inflammatory, i.e. rather harmless processes. If a lymph node does not hurt and is nevertheless enlarged, this can have various causes. In most people, the lymph nodes in the groin or under the chin are permanently and painlessly enlarged to about the … Cause of painless swelling of lymph nodes | Causes of lymph node swelling

Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing method. First reports date back to the 2nd century before Christ. In Europe, however, it only spread in the second half of the 20th century. One reason for this could be that the literal translation of the Latin term acupuncture acus (=needle) and punctio (=prick), sounds rather painful. In … Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Acupuncture on the ear | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Acupuncture on the ear Ear acupuncture has been performed for several thousand years. But it was only through the French doctor Dr. P. Nogier that it was further developed and published in 1965 in Marseille. Since then the so-called auriculotherapy has been an independent form of acupuncture. It is based on somatotopia (soma = body, … Acupuncture on the ear | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Costs | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Costs The cost of a session of acupuncture is 20-80€, depending on the duration of treatment and effort. If the treatment is part of a pain therapy of the lumbar spine or knee joint arthrosis, the costs are covered by the statutory health insurance. However, the treatment must be carried out by a doctor with … Costs | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Training | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Training In Germany, only alternative practitioners and doctors with the appropriate additional qualification may offer acupuncture. They receive this additional qualification through additional training. It is offered by various educational institutions, such as the German Academy for Acupuncture or the German TCM Association (Traditional Chinese Medicine). There are different training qualifications – depending on how … Training | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?

Symptoms of Tinnitus

General information The term Tinnitus aurium comes from Latin and means “the ringing of the ears”. In principle, the tinnitus symptoms are already described appropriately. The basic differentiation between objective tinnitus and subjective tinnitus is fundamental. With objective tinnitus, the affected person perceives ringing in the ears, which can also be heard or measured by … Symptoms of Tinnitus

Therapy of Meniere’s disease

Synonyms in a broader sense Menière’s disease; inner ear vertigo, sudden hearing loss, equilibrium, dizziness. Definition Menière’s disease is a disease of the inner ear and was first and impressively described in 1861 by the French physician Prosper Menière. Meniere’s disease is characterized by an increased accumulation of fluid (hydrops) in the membranous labyrinth of … Therapy of Meniere’s disease

Therapy Menière’s disease | Therapy of Meniere’s disease

Therapy Menière’s disease It is a first and important step in the therapy of Meniere’s disease to inform the patient about the possibility of reducing the severity of an acute attack by means of effective medication. If this occurs, the patient should remain in bed or lie down due to dizziness to avoid a fall … Therapy Menière’s disease | Therapy of Meniere’s disease

Prognosis and course | Therapy of Meniere’s disease

Prognosis and course Usually, as the disease progresses, the hearing loss is progressive and can even lead to deafness. The dizziness, however, decreases in severity. In 10% of patients, both inner ears are affected. Prophylaxis The patient can be prepared for a seizure with the following measures: It may be useful to carry tablets or … Prognosis and course | Therapy of Meniere’s disease