Periscopes not only allow you to peek around the corner into your neighbor’s garden unnoticed, but also to explore the inner workings of a body. Over the past few decades, endoscopy has become a permanent fixture in medical diagnostics and therapy. As early as thousands of years ago, the first doctors tried to get an … Endoscopy: Periscopes for the Inner Worlds of the Body
The surgical gown is classified under the generic term “area clothing.” As a medical device, it is responsible for preventing or minimizing the spread of pathogens in the surgical wound area. The goal is to prevent post-operative wound infection. What is a surgical gown? As a medical device, the surgical gown is responsible for preventing … Surgical Gown: Applications & Health Benefits
Osler disease is one of the rare vascular diseases, which particularly affects blood vessels of the skin and mucosa. The diseased vessels are dilated as well as thin-walled. For this reason, they can easily rupture, which in turn causes bleeding. What is Osler disease? Osler disease is a vascular disease characterized by malformations of the … Oslers Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction Gastroscopy is a routine procedure performed daily in Germany to diagnose diseases of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Since complications occur only rarely, gastroscopy can be performed under outpatient conditions in appropriately equipped medical practices or in hospital. A general anaesthetic is usually not necessary. Patients are given sedatives and sleeping pills in small … Abdominal pain after gastroscopy
Associated symptoms Stomach pain after a gastroscopy can be accompanied by other symptoms. Some are harmless, while others require closer attention and possibly a renewed presentation to the treating doctor. Since the presentation of the stomach mucosa is much easier when the stomach wall is stretched, a gas-air mixture is blown into the stomach. Although … Associated symptoms | Abdominal pain after gastroscopy
Therapy In most cases, abdominal pain does not require further treatment after a gastroscopy. Any gas remaining in the stomach or intestine is usually excreted through the natural ways or absorbed through the gastrointestinal mucosa. In most cases, a slight reduction in diet is sufficient until the symptoms subside. Heat applications with a hot water … Therapy | Abdominal pain after gastroscopy
Low back pain refers to pain in the lower back, usually involving the sacroiliac joint. This connects the sacrum to the hip bones. Every adult suffers at least once in his life from low back pain – back pain in general is after all the most common reason for sick leave in Germany. What is … Low Back Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help
A variety of diseases are associated with several signs of disease, which are grouped under the name syndrome. One of these health conditions is known as Barrett’s syndrome or Barrett’s esophagus. What is Barrett’s syndrome? Reflux disease and Barrett’s syndrome go hand in hand. The human digestive system is a complicated system that consists of … Barretts Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A manometry is a medical examination method used to clarify various complaints in the digestive tract. Through the insertion of a plastic catheter, the pressure conditions in the respective organ can be determined and thus any functional disorders of the muscles can be concluded. The examination can take place on an outpatient basis and is … Manometry: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas can occur as an acute or chronic form. It involves inflammation of the bile ducts, as can occur with gallstones. Often, however, pathological or excessive alcohol consumption is also responsible for pancreatitis. Since life-threatening complications can occur with this condition, a doctor should be consulted as soon as possible … Pancreatitis (Inflammation of the Pancreas): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Anesthesia is a medical procedure with which the physical sensation of pain and certain functions of the body are switched off. It is used to perform surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures painlessly for the patient. What is anesthesia? Unlike local anesthesia, in which the elimination of pain involves only specific regions of the body, general … Anesthesia: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Reflux esophagitis is a disease that has become increasingly common in recent years. According to statistics, at least 10% of the population of developed countries suffer from this form of esophagitis. What is reflux esophagitis? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy involved in reflux disease or heartburn. Click to enlarge. In reflux esophagitis, the mucosa in … Reflux Esophagitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
