Therapeutic target Normalization of the cycle interval when polymenorrhea is perceived as a burden, leads to anemia (anemia), contraceptive desire (desire to use birth control), chronic anovulation (failure to ovulate), or desire to have children. Therapy recommendations Contraceptive desire (estrogen-progestin combinations: e.g., birth control pills). Chronic anovulation and desire to normalize the cycle interval (progestogen … Polymenorrhea: Drug Therapy
A deficiency symptom may indicate that there is an insufficient supply of vital substances (micronutrients). The complaint bleeding indicates a deficiency of vital nutrients for Vitamin C A risk group indicates the possibility that the disease may be associated with the risk of vital substance deficiency. The complaint bleeding indicates a vital substance deficiency for. … Polymenorrhea: Micronutrient Therapy
Genetics, also called heredity, is the study of genes, their variations, and heredity within an organism. It is divided into three subgroups: Classical genetics, molecular genetics, and epigenetics. Classical genetics Classical genetics is the oldest field in genetics. This traces its origins to Gregor Mendel, who described the process of inheritance of monogenic hereditary traits … Genetics
Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Infections with other viruses, such as herpes simplex virus or coxsackieviruses. Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Arteritis temporalis (synonyms: Arteriitis cranialis; Horton’s disease; giant cell arteritis; Horton-Magath-Brown syndrome) – systemic vasculitis (vascular inflammation) affecting the arteriae temporales (temporal arteries), especially in the elderly. Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99). … Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Therapy goals Relief of symptoms As far as available: Balancing the electrolyte and water balance. Correction of a metabolic disorder Treatment of an infection Prevention of social restrictions Therapy recommendations Inpatient monitoring (a potentially life-threatening condition is present). Symptom-oriented and prompt therapy Analgesics (painkillers) and sedatives (tranquilizers) should not be abruptly discontinued, but phased out. … Delirium: Drug Therapy
Measures to treat food allergy: Individual diet with allergen abstinence – elimination of the allergenic food or allergens. Listing of alternatives to the avoiding foods to ensure an adequate supply of nutrients and vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) – for example, in case of cow’s milk allergy, the calcium supply can be improved with calcium-containing … Food Allergy: Nutritional Therapy
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by food allergy: Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Allergic enteritis (AE; inflammation of the small intestine) and colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) [children with cow’s milk or soy allergy; adults with chicken egg and wheat allergy]. … Food Allergy: Secondary Diseases
Limiting sun exposure contributes to the prevention of polymorphous light dermatosis. Prophylaxis is of significant importance. By becoming accustomed to light by means of, for example, phototherapy to general light protection measures (sunscreens with a high sun protection factor (UV-A and UV-B protection), the wearing of caps/hats, etc.), the affected person can prevent or reduce … Polymorphous Light Dermatosis: Prevention
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by otosclerosis: Ears – mastoid process (H60-H95). Deafness
Pathogenesis (development of disease) The cause of otosclerosis has not been conclusively determined. The disease runs in families. Otosclerosis results in bone remodeling processes at the ossicles with fixation of the stapes at the oval window. The result is a conductive hearing loss (middle ear hearing loss). If the otosclerosis affects the cochlea (snail), a … Otosclerosis: Causes
Lithium (Li) is an element from the group of light metals. It occurs in the human body as a trace element. Pharmacologically, it finds application in psychiatry for bipolar disorders (manias). Since it has only a small therapeutic range, poisoning can occur in case of overdose. Excretion is renal (i.e., via the kidneys) and is … Lithium: Uses, Effects, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions, Risks
Pathogenesis (development of disease) In the pathogenesis of primary anal fissures, hypertonicity of the sphincter muscle plays a central role. Consequently, all causes that increase sphincter tone (sphincter muscle tone) should be discussed. Classically, this is mainly constipation and hard stool. A secondary anal fissure is caused by an injury of the anal canal due … Anal Fissure: Causes
