Castor bean is also known as the miracle tree. The oil of the tropical plant is used primarily as a laxative. Occurrence and cultivation of the miracle tree The cultivation of the plant takes place in tropical regions, while it is wild in the south of Europe. Ricinus communis (miracle tree) is the only representative … Miracle Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Sarcoidosis, or Boeck’s disease, is a rare disorder that is primarily manifested by inflammatory granulomas (small nodules). Although all organs of the human body can be affected by sarcoidosis, the lymph nodes and lungs are more commonly affected. The exact cause of Boeck’s disease is not yet sufficiently known, but various environmental factors are thought … Sarcoidosis (Boecks Disease): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome is a malformation syndrome characterized by decreased muscle tone and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Since only 20 cases have been documented since the initial description, the cause of the disorder has not yet been determined. A causal therapy for the syndrome does not yet exist. What is Carey-Fineman ziter syndrome? … Carey-Fineman Ziter Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction The facial nerve belongs to the cranial nerves. These are a total of twelve nerves that originate in the brain and are responsible for various sensory perceptions, but also for movements. The facial nerve is the seventh of these cranial nerves. It is responsible both for the movements of the facial muscles and, to … Facial nerve
Irritation of the facial nerve A permanent irritation of the facial nerve can trigger a facial spasm (so-called spasm hemifacialis). In this case, pressure is often exerted on the nerve by a blood vessel, resulting in damage to the insulating layer of the facial nerve. The excitability of the nerve is then increased and a … Irritation of the facial nerve | Facial nerve
Definition A numbness or sensory disorder is an altered sensation, usually caused by an inadequate response of the nerves to a stimulus. The stimulus can be touch, temperature, vibration or pain. This sensation can take different forms, such as tingling (paresthesia) or a furry sensation and can occur anywhere, including on the face. Causes The … Numbness in the face
Numbness in ear and cheek Sensitivity disorders in the ear or cheek area can also be early symptoms. In a sudden hearing loss, the symptoms often start with a furry feeling in the auricle or the feeling of having “absorbent cotton in the ear”. The main symptom is a painless inner ear hearing loss. A … Numbness in ear and cheek | Numbness in the face
Therapy For the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, drugs from epilepsy therapy are used, which help well with this type of pain. The first choice would be carbamazepine, which is dosed slowly and taken as a monotherapy. For acute pain, carbamazepine can be taken in its fast-acting form. In the course of time, if the response … Therapy | Numbness in the face
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is an inflammatory disease. The disease belongs to the category of so-called orofacial granulomatoses. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is usually characterized by a combination of three typical symptoms. These symptoms are, first, swelling of the lips, second, a so-called wrinkled tongue, and finally, peripheral facial paresis. What is Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome? Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome occurs in the … Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Facial palsy Facial palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve. This cranial nerve mainly supplies the muscles of the face, resulting in paralysis of the face and loss of facial expression. Such a facial nerve paresis can have various causes. It can be congenital, acquired, infectious or occur as part of inflammation. A sudden … Facial palsy | Pain behind the ear
Jaw Pain Pain in the bony or muscular structures of the jaw can also appear behind the ear. De Quervain Thyroiditis Pain behind the ear can also be an indication of a rare inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. The cause is not yet fully understood, but there seems to be a certain genetic predisposition … Jaw Pain | Pain behind the ear
Summary Pain behind the ears can have many different causes. They can be of nervous or muscular origin, but also occur in the course of a simple cold. Often it is lymph node swelling that causes the pain. Diseases of the jaw, teeth and thyroid gland can also cause the pain. It can be seen … Summary | Pain behind the ear
