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Magnesium Deficiency (Hypomagnesemia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate hypomagnesemia (magnesium deficiency): Neuromuscular (nerve-muscle-related) symptoms. Hyperreflexia* (increased reflex readiness). Muscle fasciculations (muscle twitching) or muscle cramps/calf cramps. Tetany (neuromuscular hyperexcitability, which can lead mainly to painful muscle spasms) [esp. in the simultaneous occurrence of hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency) and / or hypokalemia (potassium deficiency)]. Cardiovascular (cardiovascular-related) symptoms: ECG … Magnesium Deficiency (Hypomagnesemia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Hepatic Insufficiency

Hepatic insufficiency – colloquially called liver failure – (Thesaurus synonyms: Acute yellow liver atrophy; Acute hepatitis with liver failure; Acute liver dystrophy; Acute parenchymal liver degeneration a.n.k. ; Acute liver failure; Chronic yellow liver atrophy; Chronic liver dystrophy; Chronic liver failure; Coma hepaticum; Encephalopathy hepatica; Fulminant hepatitis with liver failure; Yellow liver atrophy; Hepatic decompensation; … Hepatic Insufficiency

Focal Segmental Sclerosing Glomerulonephritis: Therapy

General measures Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Aim for normal weight!Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program or program for the underweight. Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing … Focal Segmental Sclerosing Glomerulonephritis: Therapy

Cor Pulmonale: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Cor pulmonale acutum develops acutely from pulmonary embolism or from an attack in the setting of bronchial asthma. Cor pulmonale chronicum develops from pulmonary hypertension (pulmonary hypertension), which is caused by changes in the pulmonary vessels or lung tissue. Etiology (causes) of cor pulmonale acutum Disease-related causes Respiratory System (J00-J99) Status … Cor Pulmonale: Causes

Epidural Hematoma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Cardiovascular (I00-I99). Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICB; cerebral hemorrhage). Subdural hematoma (synonyms: subdural hematoma; subdural hemorrhage; SDH) – bleeding into the subdural space of the skull (between the dura mater (hard meninges) and arachnoid mater (soft meninges or middle meninges)). Acute subdural hematoma (aSDH) – following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with brain contusions (brain contusions)Symptoms: Disturbances … Epidural Hematoma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Sleep Disorders (Insomnia): Micronutrient Therapy

An at-risk group indicates the possibility that the condition may be associated with the risk of vital nutrient deficiency. The complaint insomnia indicates a vital nutrient deficiency for: Magnesium Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of sleep disorders: Vitamin B12 Magnesium Amino acid tryptophan The … Sleep Disorders (Insomnia): Micronutrient Therapy

Yersiniosis: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Rehydration (fluid balance). Elimination of pathogens Avoidance of complications Therapy recommendations Antibiotics should be avoided. As a rule, the course is self-limiting, i.e., ending without external influences. Antibiosis (ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolones), first-line agent; doxycycline, if necessary) is recommended only for the following indication: Severe courses with impending sepsis. Symptomatic therapy including fluid replacement – … Yersiniosis: Drug Therapy

Caries: Tooth Decay

Dental caries (colloquially tooth decay) (synonyms: caries; dental caries; enamel caries; cementum caries; dental caries; tooth decay; ICD-10-GM K02.-: Dental caries) is a progressive (advancing), gradual destruction of the various tooth hard tissues. It is one of the most widespread bacterial infectious diseases worldwide. Caries has been recorded in Egyptian mummies, in ancient Greeks and … Caries: Tooth Decay

Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate hemolytic anemia: Leading symptoms Fatigue/tiredness Reduced performance Exertional dyspnea – shortness of breath on exertion. Dizziness Ringing in the ears Paleness of skin and mucous membranes Icterus – yellowing of the skin Hemoglobinuria – red coloration of urine due to hemoglobin. Splenomegaly – enlargement of the spleen.

Pfeiffer’s Glandular Fever (Infectious Mononucleosis): Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) After Epstein-Barr virus (human herpes virus 4; HHV 4) is transmitted via droplet or smear infection, it first infects cells in the mouth and throat. The body of an immunocompetent person can destroy most of the virus, but a few of the infected cells survive and can lead to reinfection (re-infection) and … Pfeiffer’s Glandular Fever (Infectious Mononucleosis): Causes

CRISPR/Cas9 System

Please note: The following article has been included under other conventional therapies because a separate section is not yet available for experimental molecular biology methods outside of human medicine. The CRISPR/Cas method is a molecular biological method for the targeted cutting as well as modification of DNA (genome editing; gene scissors). In 1987, scientists discovered … CRISPR/Cas9 System

Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Invasive methods: Culture [sensitivity 70-90%, specificity 100%] Histology (gold standard) after endoscopic biopsy (tissue sample) [sensitivity 80-98 %, specificity 90-98 %] Urease rapid test (synonym: Helicobacter urease test; trade name: CLO test) – biopsy is thereby given into a urea-containing color indicator solution (bedside test) [sensitivity 90-95 … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Test and Diagnosis