Fatigue: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Respiratory System (J00-J99) Influenza – group of acute febrile upper respiratory tract infections. Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) Sinusitis (sinusitis) Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Iron deficiency anemia (anemia caused by iron deficiency). Hemolytic anemia – forms of anemia (anemia) characterized by increased degradation or decay (hemolysis) of erythrocytes (red blood … Fatigue: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Funnel chest (pectus excavatum) – an inward-pointing sternum; approximately 40 percent of all conditions are familial, and there are often multiple generations of affected individuals Respiratory system (J00-J99) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which predominantly affects older people who have smoked. COPD is a composite of chronic obstructive … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Testicular Torsion: Causes and Treatment

Testicular torsion – colloquially called testicular torsion – (synonyms: epididymal torsion; testicular torsion; epididymal torsion; spermatic cord torsion; testicular torsion; torsion of the ductus deferens; torsion of the funiculus spermaticus; ICD-10-GM N44.0: testicular torsion) is an acute reduced blood supply to the testis caused by the sudden rotation of the testis about its vascular pedicle. … Testicular Torsion: Causes and Treatment

Fatigue: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Oral cavity Pharynx (throat) Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin … Fatigue: Examination

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)

Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) (synonyms: head lice infestation, pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis; ICD-10 B85.0: pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis) refers to infestation of the scalp with the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). It belongs to the order Anoplura (lice). Head lice are lice about two to three millimeters in size that … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)

Testicular Torsion: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of testicular torsion (testicular torsion). Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you have any pain? If yes, when does the pain occur? Did the pain come on suddenly?* Where is the pain localized? (Testicle, groin?) How long … Testicular Torsion: Medical History

Brivudin

What is Brivudin? Brivudine is the active ingredient in drugs used to treat specific diseases caused by herpes viruses. It is a nucleoside analogue and is much more effective than similar antiviral drugs. Nucleoside analogues have a structural similarity with the building blocks of DNA. If a nucleoside analogue is inserted instead of the actual … Brivudin

How does Brivudin work? | Brivudin

How does Brivudin work? Brivudine is a so-called nucleoside analogue. Nucleosides belong to the building blocks of the DNA of our cells. If brivudine is used instead of a normal nucleoside in the DNA structure, the further re-synthesis of the genetic information stops. The effect of brivudine is therefore that it interferes with the reproduction … How does Brivudin work? | Brivudin

Dosage | Brivudin

Dosage The dosage of Brivudine is quite simple. One pack contains seven tablets of 125 mg active ingredient each and the treatment period is set at one week. Treatment is started as early as possible, regardless of the time of day or food intake, by taking the first tablet. This is taken unchewed with a … Dosage | Brivudin