Every cell of the human organism needs oxygen. This reaches the body from the outside with the help of respiration, where it is directly processed. The respiratory mechanism occurs unconsciously; people do not have to control it. As soon as areas of the body show an undersupply of oxygen, serious consequences threaten. That’s why it’s … Respiration: Structure, Function & Diseases
The calf muscles in the strict sense are composed of the two-headed calf muscle and the clod muscle. The main function of the calf muscles is to flex the foot downward, a hugely important function in walking, running, jumping and other movements. What characterizes the calf muscles? Of the multitude of muscles in the calf … Calf Muscles: Structure, Function & Diseases
Definition The term hyperventilation stands for the unphysiological phenomenon of accelerated and deepened breathing (hyper = too much, ventilation = aeration of the lungs). Physiological regulation Normally our respiratory drive is regulated by neurogenic and chemical stimuli. Especially the chemical stimulus is crucial in terms of hyperventilation. To understand hyperventilation, it is important to understand … Hyperventilation (psychogenic)
Symptoms The symptoms of psychogenic hyperventilation are often described under the synonym “hyperventilation syndrome”. Despite the increased breathing, patients experience a feeling of breathlessness, so that they often panic and become even more involved in accelerated but also ineffective breathing. The most common symptoms reported by patients are cold sweat, trembling, panic, dizziness, headache, increased … Symptoms | Hyperventilation (psychogenic)
Diagnostics Here, the clinical signs play a decisive role. In addition, a blood gas analysis is performed to support the suspected diagnosis of hyperventilation. This is expected to result in lowered bicarbonate and CO2 values, usually with increased pH and O2 values. Basically, the explicit diagnosis of the psychogenic hyperventilation form is an exclusion diagnosis. … Diagnostics | Hyperventilation (psychogenic)
A somatoform disorder represents a symptom complex which cannot be explained, or cannot be adequately explained, by organic causes. It involves functional complaints that are related to psychological stress and strain on the patient. Somatoform disorders are very common and in most cases occur only temporarily. What is a somatoform disorder? A somatoform disorder is … Somatoform Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Definition Shortness of breath is the subjective feeling of a person not getting enough air. It may or may not be accompanied by an actual lack of oxygen. The psychologically caused shortness of breath has, as the name suggests, psychological components. A purely psychological cause can be the trigger. However, there may also be a … Psychologically induced shortness of breath
Associated symptoms Breathlessness is a very anxious symptom. Therefore the body reacts to psychologically caused shortness of breath mostly with additional symptoms of fear. These include palpitations, damp hands and sweating. Depending on the severity of the shortness of breath, any kind of anxiety can occur, from mild anxiety to severe panic attacks. Another possible … Associated symptoms | Psychologically induced shortness of breath
Can psychogenic respiratory distress be cured in the long term? A permanent cure for the psychologically caused shortness of breath using medication is usually not possible. Instead, psychotherapy can help by consciously treating the cause of the shortness of breath, thus “defusing” situations that may have triggered the shortness of breath and making them harmless … Can psychogenic respiratory distress be cured in the long term? | Psychologically induced shortness of breath
Ylang-ylang is a plant species that belongs to the family of annonaceae. The botanical name of the plant is Cananga odorata. The name ylang-ylang is used for the plant and its flowers. The word comes from the Malay language and means the “flower of flowers”. Its origin is ylang-ylang in Indonesia and the Philippines. Occurrence … Ylang-ylang: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Incubators are medical devices that create ideal conditions for various growth processes and enable, for example, the healthy growth and care of sick newborns or premature infants via suitable climatic conditions. However, for infants and especially premature babies, treatment in an incubator is also associated with risks, especially an increased risk of infections, as all … Incubator: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Krabbe disease is a hereditary storage disease that causes demyelination of the nervous system. It is caused by a chromosomal mutation. To date, the disease is incurable. What is Krabbe disease? Krabbe disease is a rare storage disease in the cerebroside family. The disease is also known as globoid cell leukodystrophy. The disease is named … Krabbe Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
