Sodium deficiency: Causes Low sodium levels are divided into two forms – absolute and relative sodium deficiency. While in the former, there really is too little sodium in the blood, relative sodium deficiency results from dilution of the blood with too much fluid volume. Absolute sodium deficiency Absolute hyponatremia usually results from the body losing … Sodium Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Sotalol is a pharmacological agent that belongs to the beta-blocker category. The drug is primarily used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Sotalol is a special beta-blocker that does not have a phenol ether structure. In its structure, the substance also resembles beta-isoprenaline. What is sotalol? The drug sotalol is among those beta-blockers that are … Sotalol: Effects, Uses & Risks
The drug torasemide belongs to the loop diuretics and is mainly used for drainage. Possible indications include water retention, hypertension, and heart failure. What is torasemide? Torasemide is a loop diuretic. This group of diuretic medications exerts its effects directly in the kidneys’ urinary system. Due to their fairly linear effect-concentration relationship, loop diuretics such … Torasemide: Effects, Uses & Risks
Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication of various bowel diseases. The colon becomes massively enlarged and septic-toxic inflammation occurs. What is toxic megacolon? Toxic megacolon is defined as acute dilatation of the colon with clinically prominent inflammation of the colon. Various diseases and, in particular, diseases of the colon may be considered as causes. However, … Toxic Megacolon: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
It is not a pleasant idea: the flight to the destination is over, the suitcases are unpacked. Suddenly, severe traveler’s diarrhea or traveler’s diarrhea begins. What should I do? And should I be worried? What is traveler’s diarrhea? Traveler’s diarrhea – also known as traveler’s diarrhea in medical circles – refers to an infection of … Travelers Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Malignant neuroleptic syndrome (abbreviated as MNS) is also known as malignant neuroleptic syndrome. This is a rare side effect that results from taking neuroleptics. What is malignant neuroleptic syndrome? Neuroleptic syndrome is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by dopamine antagonists (especially neuroleptics), but equally by lithium or antidepressants. It usually occurs with a high … Malignant Neuroleptic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Alexandrian senna (Senna alexandrina) belongs to the legume family and can be found in Arabia and Africa, respectively. In the 19th century, the leaves of the plant were used as a laxative, but its active ingredients were also injected into the connective tissue under the skin. Occurrence and cultivation of Alexandrian senna. The plant is … Alexandrian Senna: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Salmonella poisoning is also called salmonellosis or salmonella enteritis in medicine. As the name itself expresses, this disease is a poisoning or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract by salmonella bacteria. The symptoms resemble a stomach flu and can therefore be easily underestimated. Medical treatment is strongly advised, especially for children and the elderly. What is … Salmonella Poisoning (Salmonellosis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In rhabdomyolysis, voluntary (striated) muscle breaks down. There are many causes, such as an injury to the muscle, autoimmune disease, or alcohol or drug abuse. What is rhabdomyolysis In rhabdomyolysis, muscle fibers in skeletal muscle break down. This means that the muscle begins to disintegrate. In the process, large amounts of myoglobin are released. These … Rhabdomyolysis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In tetany, there is a hyperexcitability of the muscles and nerves. This can manifest itself in cramp-like disturbances of the motor function up to the very painful muscle spasm, but in milder cases it can also show only by a tingling sensation. Most often, tetany affects either the face, and in this case the facial … Tetany: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Myoglobinuria represents an increased concentration of myoglobin in the urine and is a characteristic parameter of myoglobinemia. Severely elevated urinary myoglobin concentrations can damage the kidneys. The cause of myoglobinuria is increased breakdown of muscle cells in the context of various diseases. What is myoglobinuria? The term myoglobinuria identifies an increased concentration of myoglobin in … Myoglobinuria: Causes, Treatment & Help
Butterfly erythema is a symptom of a rare autoimmune disease, lupus erythematosus (LE), which occurs in two main forms. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, one of the two main forms, occurs in many different subtypes and can also affect joints and internal organs as the disease progresses (systemic LE). What is butterfly erythema? The medical profession refers … Butterfly Erythema: Causes, Treatment & Help
