Triamteres

Definition Triamterene is an organic-chemical substance and is used in medicine to eliminate excess fluid from the body, for example in the case of edema. This is done through increased urination. Triamterene acts here at the end of the urinary system (distal tubule and collection tube) and is therefore potassium-saving. Chemical name 2,4,7-Triamino-6-phenyl-pyrazino[2,3-d]pyrimidine Fields of … Triamteres

Side effects | Triamteres

Side effects Various side effects can occur during treatment with triamterene. A rash may form on the skin, as in a hypersensitivity reaction and may lead to fever. Muscle tension, headaches, nervousness, dizziness and tiredness may occur. It can cause palpitations in the heart and affect the regulation of blood pressure to such an extent … Side effects | Triamteres

Wasp sting – You should expect these late effects

Introduction Late sequelae are the delayed appearance of symptoms in relation to the actual disease event, in this case the wasp sting. They usually occur at the earliest two to three days after the wasp sting and are therefore no longer directly part of the acute course of the disease. Overall, however, late effects of … Wasp sting – You should expect these late effects

How many wasp stings are deadly? | Wasp sting – You should expect these late effects

How many wasp stings are deadly? First of all it has to be said that it is extremely unlikely to actually die from a wasp sting. If at all, one is much more likely to die from the anaphylactic shock that occurs immediately after the sting than from the late effects of the sting. The … How many wasp stings are deadly? | Wasp sting – You should expect these late effects

Lymph node swelling in the armpit – treatment/therapy | Physiotherapy for inflamed lymph nodes

Lymph node swelling in the armpit – treatment/therapy The axillary lymph nodes also swell relatively frequently. Especially in the case of injuries to the upper extremity, local lymph node swelling can occur here. In case of pain or changes in the breast and accompanying swollen axillary lymph nodes, a gynecological examination should be performed to … Lymph node swelling in the armpit – treatment/therapy | Physiotherapy for inflamed lymph nodes

Summary | Physiotherapy for inflamed lymph nodes

Summary Lymph nodes can be swollen for various reasons. In the case of acute inflammation of the lymph nodes (adenitis), anti-inflammatory therapy should be administered, either by medication or by cooling. Depending on the underlying disease, problems of the lymphatic system can be treated by manual lymph drainage in physiotherapy. These are targeted, gentle massage … Summary | Physiotherapy for inflamed lymph nodes