Swelling is usually referred to as edema, in which there is an accumulation of water in the tissues. Most often, swelling or edema is caused by disease and should therefore be quickly examined by a doctor. What is edema? The development of swelling or edema occurs when water or fluid is formed and stored outside … Swelling: Causes, Treatment & Help
Hormonal, endocrine joint diseases belong to the rheumatic form. Rheumatism is basically a collective term for all diseases of the musculoskeletal system with often autoimmune or metabolically induced causes that are not completely understood. The disease affects not only structures of the locomotor system (joints, bones, ligaments and muscles), but also other systems such as … Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases
Hyperthyroidism (hyperparathyroidism) The parathyroid glands lie in the neck, right next to the thyroid gland – as the name suggests. They belong to the endocrine hormone-forming organs, i.e. they release substances into the bloodstream. Mainly the hormones of the parathyroid glands (parathyroid hormones) control the production of calcium in the body. Calcium is a mineral … Hyperthyroidism (hyperparathyroidism) | Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases
Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus is commonly known as diabetes. This is also a metabolic disease. The hormone insulin keeps the blood sugar level (the amount of sugar in the blood) continuously at about the same level in healthy people. After ingestion, insulin ensures that the sugar is absorbed from the blood into the cells and … Diabetes mellitus | Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases
Tap water iontophoresis is mainly used to treat hyperhidrosis and dyshidrosis on the soles of the hands and feet, as well as other defined areas of the skin, using direct current. Treatment is performed with either continuous or pulsed direct current, although pulsed direct current is more comfortable and suitable for young children, but has … Tap Water Iontophoresis: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Rheumatism is a collective term for all pain and inflammatory diseases of the locomotor system, with partial effects on other systems of our body. Among other things joints, tendons and ligaments, muscles and bones can be affected. The causes are manifold, from autoimmune diseases, metabolic disorders to degeneration (wear and tear in old age). Autoimmune … Physiotherapy for rheumatic diseases
Products In many countries, no drugs containing amphetamine are currently registered. The active ingredient is subject to narcotics legislation and requires an aggravated prescription, but is basically not prohibited like other substances from the amphetamine group. In some countries, medicines containing dexamphetamine are on the market, for example in Germany and the USA. Structure and … Amphetamine
Products Amphetamines are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and sustained-release capsules. Structure and properties Amphetamines are derivatives of amphetamine. It is a methylphenethylamine structurally related to endogenous monoamines and stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are racemates and the –enantiomers. Effects Amphetamines have sympathomimetic, central stimulant, bronchodilator, psychoactive, … Amphetamines
Products In many countries, there are currently no registered medicines containing the active ingredient Cathin. Products containing Cathine are not banned, but are subject to prescription and narcotics laws. Structure D-cathine (C9H13NO, Mr = 151.2 g/mol) is a natural substance from the cath (, Celastraceae), which is also produced synthetically. It is a hydroxylated amphetamine … Cathin
Products Sultiam is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Ospolot). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. In Germany, it was approved as early as 1998. In English, it is also referred to as resp. Structure and properties Sultiam (C10H14N2O4S2, Mr = 290.4 g/mol) is a sulfonamide derivative that is structurally … Sultiam
Products and withdrawal from the market Sibutramine was approved in 1999 and was commercially available in many countries in 10- and 15-mg capsule form (Reductil, Abbott AG). On March 29, 2010, Abbott AG, in consultation with Swissmedic, informed the public that the marketing authorization had been suspended. Since then, sibutramine may no longer be prescribed … Sibutramine
Products Cyclobenzaprine is commercially available in the United States and elsewhere in the form of film-coated tablets. No finished drug products containing cyclobenzaprine are currently registered in many countries. Structure and properties Cyclobenzaprine (C20H21N, Mr = 275.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It … Cyclobenzaprine
