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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS): Blood, blood-forming organs – Immune system (D50-D90). Coagulation disorders → bleeding/increased clotting (disseminated intravascular coagulation; disseminated intravascular coagulation, DIC syndrome, for short; consumption coagulopathy). Cardiovascular System (I00-I99). Disorders of cardiovascular function Hypotension – too low … Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS): Complications

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS): Test and Diagnosis

1st-order laboratory parameters-obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count [platelets (thrombocytes) ↓] Inflammatory parameter – PCT (procalcitonin)/Guidelines recommend determination of PCT [procalcitonin increases within a few hours (2-3 h) and reaches its maximum after only 24 hours; PCT concentrations: <0.5 ng/mL exclude severe sepsis or septic shock with high probability > 2 ng/mL make severe sepsis … Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS): Test and Diagnosis

Tension Headache: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) A recognized pathophysiologic concept of tension headache is lacking to date. Muscle contraction disorders in the neck and face are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis so far. The following factors are further thought to be involved in pathogenesis: Genetic factors, which have not yet been further defined. Oromandibular dysfunction, … Tension Headache: Causes

Shock: Lab Test

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count [Hb (hemoglobin) and hematocrit (Hk) are unsuitable for estimating current blood loss!] Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or PCT (procalcitonin). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, … Shock: Lab Test

Overweight (Obesity)

Obesity – colloquially called overweight – (obesity from Latin adeps “fat”) or obesitas (synonyms: obesity; ICD-10-GM E66.-: obesity) is defined as an excessive increase in body fat. The proportion of fat mass in body weight exceeds 30% in women and 20% in men. Obesity is very widespread in Germany. Only about one third of the … Overweight (Obesity)

Rabies: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Pathogen detection in serum, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, skin biopsy (removal of tissue from the skin) from the neck, corneal epithelium; brain tissue (post mortem). Detection of rabies-specific antibodies. Detection of rabies virus RNA by RT-PCR (real-time quantitative PCR). Direct antibody fluorescence testing. 2nd order laboratory parameters – … Rabies: Test and Diagnosis

Too Much Sodium (Hypernatremia): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Conn syndrome (primary hyperaldosteronism); aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid that, with other hormones such as renin and angiotensin, regulates fluid and electrolyte (blood salt) balance. Diabetes insipidus centralis (synonyms: central (neurogenic) diabetes insipidus; diabetes insipidus neurohormonalis; hypoyphysarian diabetes insipidus – disorder in hydrogen metabolism caused by a deficiency of the … Too Much Sodium (Hypernatremia): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Facial Eczema

Facial eczema (synonyms: Facial allergy, facial redness; ICD-10-GM L30.9: Dermatitis, unspecified) can have many different causes and is often very distressing for the affected person, as the face is of high aesthetic importance. According to etiology (causes), facial eczema can be classified as follows: Contact allergic facial eczema – about 50% of facial eczema. Toxic-irritant … Facial Eczema

Oral Thrush (Gingivostomatitis Herpetica): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by gingivostomatitis herpetica (“oral thrush”): Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Keratitis dentritica/-disciformis – inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva of the eyes. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Dehydration (lack of fluid). Malnutrition Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99) Encephalitis (inflammation of … Oral Thrush (Gingivostomatitis Herpetica): Complications

MediMouse Spine Measurement

Back pain or restrictions in the ability to move are among the major common diseases and represent a significant restriction in the quality of life. Patients mainly suffer from non-specific back pain. Accordingly, conservative treatment methods play an important role, since surgical therapy is often not effective. In this case, careful diagnosis or measurement of … MediMouse Spine Measurement

Hives (Urticaria): Test and Diagnosis

Acute spontaneous urticaria with a duration of illness less than 6 weeks does not require laboratory diagnosis. In most cases, these conditions are nonallergic urticaria, which often occurs associated with infections. This usually resolves spontaneously within one to two weeks. In contrast, chronic spontaneous urticaria requires extended diagnostics. Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – … Hives (Urticaria): Test and Diagnosis