Malnutrition, undernutrition or malnutrition is rather rare in the Western world, but malnutrition can still occur due to misunderstood diet or one-sided nutrition. Especially children and adolescents can suffer great damage in their mental and physical development due to malnutrition. This must be avoided through healthy and balanced nutrition. What is malnutrition? Malnutrition is a … Malnutrition: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Figs are among the oldest domesticated crops ever. Already in ancient times, they were revered as a staple food and cultivated abundantly. They not only taste good, but also have a whole range of positive effects on health. Occurrence and cultivation of the fig Since ancient times, the fig has been cultivated throughout the Mediterranean … Fig: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The fig leaf squash, a member of the cucurbit family, is one of the five squash species to which almost all varieties of squash grown around the world can be traced. Unlike most other pumpkin varieties, which like warm, rather dry lowland climates, the fig leaf pumpkin thrives in moist high altitudes up to about … Fig Leaf Squash: Intolerance & Allergy
With circulatory disorders, many people suffer from cold hands and feet. The fact that behind it, however, serious diseases can hide, is often not aware of those affected. A visit to the doctor to clarify the cause is therefore useful and advisable. Cold limbs are often a sign of arterial circulatory disorders, and these must … Circulatory Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Candida dubliniensis is a yeast fungus and is often found in the oral cavity of HIV or AIDS patients. In addition, it often co-occurs with Candida albicans in candidiasis. The similarity between Candida dubliniensis and Candida albicans makes correct identification of the microorganism difficult. What is Candida dubliniensis? In 1995, scientists distinguished Candida dubliniensis from … Candida Dubliniensis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
A so-called transit syndrome is a disease within which the affected persons usually have to cope with a severe and long suffering. This is due to various reasons, including the extreme complexity of this health impairment. What is a transit syndrome? In medical terminology, a through syndrome refers to a whole range of mental disorders … Transient Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Candida lusitaniae are a species of the yeast Candida, which actually occurs as a commensal in the human body, but can also cause infections in immunodeficiency. Infections of the lungs in particular can develop into fungemia, a form of sepsis (blood poisoning). The opportunistic pathogenicity of the fungal species has been documented primarily in association … Candida Lusitaniae: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Hydrocephalus can affect adults and children. Dilated cerebral ventricles can affect brain functions in hydrocephalus. Although hydrocephalus cannot be cured, it can be treated. What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is an abnormal enlargement of the fluid-filled fluid spaces (ventricles) of the brain. It is also called hydrocephalus or dropsy. Click to enlarge. The clinical picture of … Hydrocephalus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hypesthesia (sensitivity disorder) results in decreased perception of stimuli because the transmission of stimuli to the central nervous system is disturbed. To what extent this symptomatology can be treated depends on the causative diseases. These must be treated as successfully as possible to eliminate the cause of hypesthesia. What is hypesthesia? A reduced sensation of … Hypesthesia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
According to the statements of leading medical experts, the tick is one of the most dangerous animals in the whole world. Thus, a tick can transmit its pathogens to the human organism with a single bite. According to current studies, more and more people are falling ill with neuroborreliosis, which can be life-threatening. What is … Neuroborreliosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cone syndrome is a paraplegic syndrome caused by pressure damage to the lower spinal cord at the level of the conus medullaris and is associated with voiding dysfunction. It most commonly occurs in the setting of a herniated disc. The syndrome is a medical emergency and provides an immediate indication for surgical decompression to prevent … Cone Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Persistent ductus arteriosus is the term used to describe the postnatal open connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy prevents complications such as, in the worst case, death of the newborn. If successful and complete occlusion occurs, no further complications are to be expected. What is persistent ductus arteriosus? … Persistent Ductus Arteriosus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
