Ascites, or abdominal dropsy, is an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity and is usually a symptom of an advanced underlying disease, most of which have an inauspicious (unfavorable) prognosis. In the vast majority of cases, ascites correlates with cirrhosis of the liver. What are ascites? Ascites (also abdominal dropsy) is the term used … Ascites: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Thyreostimulin is a hormone that is produced in the pituitary gland and works with other hormones to regulate the thyroid gland. Until now, medical science has not known much about thyro-stimulin, as researchers only discovered it in 2002. However, it appears to indirectly affect bone formation and otherwise act similarly to thyrotropin. What is thyroostimulin? … Thyrostimulin: Function & Diseases
Cefmenoxime is a synthetic antibiotic belonging to the group of cephalosporins. It exerts its strong bactericidal effect by inhibiting cell wall synthesis of infectious bacteria. The classic pathogens treated with cefmenoxime include staphylococci, streptococci, and E. coli bacteria. What is cefmenoxime? Cefmenoxime is a synthetic antibiotic that is highly bactericidal. This means it kills infectious … Cefmenoxime: Effects, Uses & Risks
Introduction The stages are classified according to several different criteria. The higher the stage, the worse the kidney function is and the higher the risk of dying from the disease. Furthermore, the therapy is based on the stage classification. As a rule, the classification is based on the glomerular filtration rate. In addition, albuminuria is … Stages of renal insufficiency
Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that has been in use since 2001. The patient swallows a capsule camera, which automatically sends images of the mucosal surface to a data recorder as it travels through the digestive tract. The image sequences can then be reviewed by a medical specialist. What is capsule endoscopy? In a … Capsule Endoscopy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Capsular fibrosis is a complication that can occur with breast augmentation. It involves the formation of a hard tissue capsule around the breast implant due to a natural but excessive immune response of the body. Improved implants and gentler surgical techniques can significantly reduce the risk of capsular fibrosis. What is capsular fibrosis? Cross-section of … Capsular Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The herb of immortality is called by botanical name Gynostemma pentaphyllum and is also known as Jiaogulan. It is an Asian medicinal plant that belongs to the gourd family. In Asia, the herb of immortality has been used for several centuries for its healing properties. Occurrence and cultivation of the herb of immortality. The herb … Herb of Immortality: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
An osteochondroma is a benign form of tumor on the bone. Similar types of tumors include so-called ecchondromas, which develop into an osteochondroma as a result of ossification processes. The tumor arises from an area of the bone located near a joint (medical term metaphysis). What is an osteochondroma? Osteochondroma is also known synonymously as … Osteochondroma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Other term ipecac Application of Ipecacuanha for the following diseases in homeopathy Bronchitis Whooping cough with a lot of slime rattling and a feeling of suffocation Asthma Hay fever (runny nose with a lot of sneezing Migraine Gastric mucosa inflammation Use of Ipecacuanha for the following symptoms Large bubble rattling over the entire lung Inflammation … Ipecacuanha
Simple kidney cysts are usually harmless and do not cause any symptoms to a person affected. That is why most of them go unnoticed for a lifetime. If they are noticeable, it is usually as a chance finding in an ultrasound scan that was made for other reasons. Pain In very rare cases, when the … Renal cyst symptoms
Hornstein-Knickenberg syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with mutation of elements of the mTOR signaling chain. Because this signaling chain affects cell growth and mortality, mutation manifests in multiple cell proliferations. The tumors manifest as multisystem disease. What is Hornstein-Knickenberg syndrome? Hornstein-Knickenberg syndrome was first described in the 20th century by German dermatology professor Otto … Hornstein-Knickenberg Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The Apgar score provides information about the baby’s health condition shortly after birth. It is performed using a standardized method based on a scoring scheme. The test results are relevant only to the current situation and do not predict the newborn’s future development. What is the Apgar score? The determination of the Apgar score is … Apgar Score: Treatment, Effect & Risks