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Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Therapy

Supportive therapy Supportive therapy refers to measures that are used in a supportive manner. They are not intended to cure the disease, but to accelerate the healing process and alleviate symptoms. If there is a deficiency of erythrocytes (red blood cells) or platelets (thrombocytes) in the peripheral blood, blood transfusions may be considered: Transfusion of … Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Therapy

Bacterial Meningitis: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Elimination of the pathogens Avoidance of complications Therapy recommendations In case of suspicion, immediate hospitalization (emergency) → Collection of two blood cultures. Bacterial meningitis: antibiosis (antibiotic therapy) after pathogen determination and resistogram (test for sensitivity to antibiotics)Before final diagnosis, immediate calculated or empirical antibiotic therapy + dexamethasone 10 mg i.v. must be started! … Bacterial Meningitis: Drug Therapy

Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Reduction of pain Increase in the ability to move Therapy recommendations Anti-inflammatory drugs (drugs that inhibit inflammatory processes; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs), e.g. acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen. If necessary, injection of local anesthetics (local anesthesia) and / or steroids (glucocorticoids) under the acromion (subacromial infiltration). See also under “Further therapy“. Further notes The … Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Drug Therapy

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma (ICD-10-GM C74.-: Malignant neoplasm of the adrenal gland) is a malignant neoplasm (malignant neoplasm) of the autonomic nervous system. Neuroblastoma is the second most common malignant neoplasm in children behind acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Sex ratio: girls and boys are affected with approximately equal frequency. Frequency peak: the disease occurs in childhood. In 90% … Neuroblastoma

Bacterial Meningitis: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Bacterial meningitis is usually transmitted by droplet infection. Approximately 2.5 cases of the disease occur per 100,000 population annually. Most are infections caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (so-called pneumococci), Neisseria meningitidis (so-called meningococci; a good two-thirds of all cases by serogroup B, about a quarter of all cases by serogroup … Bacterial Meningitis: Causes

Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Radiograph of the affected tendon or region, in two planes – to localize the calcific deposit and to assess its extent. Sonography (ultrasound examination) of the affected tendon or affected region – to localize the calcific deposit and to assess the extent. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results … Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Diagnostic Tests

Mouth Ulcer

An oral ulcer or oral ulcer (synonyms: Aphthae; Aphthe; ICD-10-GM K13.-: Other diseases of the lip and oral mucosa) is a superficial injury to the oral mucosa (tunica mucosa oris) and the oral pharynx. An oral ulcer can be a symptom of many diseases (see under “Differential diagnoses”). The lifetime prevalence (disease incidence throughout life) … Mouth Ulcer

Heartburn (Pyrosis): Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of heartburn: Calcium Potassium Magnesium The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical … Heartburn (Pyrosis): Micronutrient Therapy

Heartburn (Pyrosis): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) The following pathophysiologic mechanisms may contribute to heartburn (pyrosis): Aggressive gastric juice Impaired self-cleaning powers of the esophagus (food pipe). Insufficiency (weakness) lower esophageal sphincter (lower sphincter of the esophagus) (about 20% of cases are due to anatomical and functional changes). Delayed gastric emptying Change in the anatomical location of the … Heartburn (Pyrosis): Causes

Premenstrual Syndrome: Classification

Classification according to main symptoms Classification Dominant symptoms PMS-A (Anxiety = Anxiety) Anxiety, nervousness, irritability, anger and aggression. PMS-C (Craving = craving) Cravings (especially for sweets)/carbohydrate cravings, increase in appetite, fatigue, lassitude, and headaches PMS-D (depression) Depressed mood, tearfulness, lethargy, and sleep disturbance (insomnia) PMS-H (hyperhydration = water retention. Edema (water retention), weight gain, and … Premenstrual Syndrome: Classification