Circumcision

Female genital mutilation is a cruel ritual, which is traditionally still practiced today, especially in Africa, but also in the Middle East and Asia. Worldwide, 100-150 million girls and women are affected, with about 2 million more each year, or more than 5,000 per day. As more women from such cultures migrate to the Western … Circumcision

Other accompanying symptoms | Burning during or after sexual intercourse

Other accompanying symptoms Pain during sexual intercourse is collected under the term “dyspareunia”. In combination with burning, dyspareunia indicates an inflammatory event. This should be all the more reason to have the underlying cause promptly clarified by an appropriate doctor. Itching in combination with burning sensation during or after sexual intercourse is the most likely … Other accompanying symptoms | Burning during or after sexual intercourse

Saddle block – A special form of spinal anesthesia

Definition The saddle block is a special form of anaesthesia that has a relatively limited effect on the external genitals, anus, pelvic floor and perineum. This anaesthesia is therefore particularly popular in gynecology, urology and proctology. What is a saddle block? The saddle block is a special form of spinal anesthesia. The sacral segments of … Saddle block – A special form of spinal anesthesia

Duration of effect of the saddle block | Saddle block – A special form of spinal anesthesia

Duration of effect of the saddle block The duration of the saddle block depends on several factors. These include the medication chosen, the dose and also some individual factors such as the speed of degradation of the local anesthetics. For longer procedures, a catheter can also be left in the spinal canal so that new … Duration of effect of the saddle block | Saddle block – A special form of spinal anesthesia

Diaper rash

Introduction The diaper rash – also called diaper dermatitis – is the name given to a characteristic skin rash of infants and toddlers in the diaper area. Approximately two thirds of all diapered children suffer from a diaper rash at least once in the course of their lives, although it can be more or less … Diaper rash

Symptoms | Diaper rash

Symptoms As a rule, the diaper rash is more or less sharply limited to the diaper area, with the bottom and genital area of the child most affected. In more pronounced cases, the rash may also spread to adjacent areas of the body (lower back/belly, groin, thighs). Symptoms accompanying the rash may include itching, weeping … Symptoms | Diaper rash