2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Testicular Swelling: Test and Diagnosis
Heart failure – colloquially called cardiac insufficiency – (synonyms: Senile heart failure; asthma cardiale; exercise heart failure; cardiac insufficiency; diastolic heart failure; heart failure; cardiovascular insufficiency; myocardial insufficiency; cardiac edema; insufficientia cordis; cardiac anasarca; cardiac asthenia; cardiac dyspnea; cardiac exhaustion; cardiac global insufficiency; cardiac insufficiency; cardiac weakness; cardiac stasis; cardiac congestion; cardiac congestive heart failure; … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency)
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Scrotal sonography (ultrasound examination of the scrotal organs/testis and epididymis and their vascular supply) using Doppler sonography (special ultrasound examination measuring the flow velocity of blood in the vessels (arteries and veins)) [if testicular torsion is suspected, see under medical device diagnostics/testicular torsion] Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the … Testicular Swelling: Diagnostic Tests
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fatigue. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have you been suffering … Fatigue: Medical History
Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of heart failure (heart insufficiency). Family history Is there a history of frequent heart disease in your family? Social history Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you notice shortness of breath when you exert yourself? At what level of exertion … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Medical History
The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with testicular swelling: Leading symptom Testicular swelling Associated symptoms Pressure sensitivity Pain Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin region Caveat (Attention)! If acute swelling of the testicles occurs with or without pain in the scrotum, often radiating to the groin, an immediate presentation to theUrologist is urgent! … Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Respiratory System (J00-J99) Influenza – group of acute febrile upper respiratory tract infections. Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) Sinusitis (sinusitis) Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Iron deficiency anemia (anemia caused by iron deficiency). Hemolytic anemia – forms of anemia (anemia) characterized by increased degradation or decay (hemolysis) of erythrocytes (red blood … Fatigue: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Funnel chest (pectus excavatum) – an inward-pointing sternum; approximately 40 percent of all conditions are familial, and there are often multiple generations of affected individuals Respiratory system (J00-J99) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which predominantly affects older people who have smoked. COPD is a composite of chronic obstructive … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Testicular torsion – colloquially called testicular torsion – (synonyms: epididymal torsion; testicular torsion; epididymal torsion; spermatic cord torsion; testicular torsion; torsion of the ductus deferens; torsion of the funiculus spermaticus; ICD-10-GM N44.0: testicular torsion) is an acute reduced blood supply to the testis caused by the sudden rotation of the testis about its vascular pedicle. … Testicular Torsion: Causes and Treatment
