Definition The gastrointestinal virus triggers a gastroenteritis and is characterized by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (diarrhea). In most cases, this is a self-limiting disease, but more severe courses can also occur. Symptoms of a gastrointestinal virus Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach pain Inflated belly Muscle aches Headaches The symptoms caused by a gastrointestinal virus usually appear … The gastrointestinal virus
Therapy Much rest Correct nutrition A lot of fluid Only for serious cases: Drugs There is no drug against the gastrointestinal virus and therefore no specific therapy. However, the general symptoms should be improved with an equally general therapy. This general therapy for an infection with the gastrointestinal virus depends very much on the course … Therapy | The gastrointestinal virus
Causes The cause of esophageal varicose vein bleeding is the rupture, i.e. tearing, of existing varicose veins in the esophagus. The vessels from which the varicose veins develop are naturally present, but under certain circumstances they develop into these widened and tortuous vessels. These varicose veins develop because the blood seeks alternative circulation back to … Esophageal varices bleeding
Prognosis In the case of a previous bleeding, the risk of having another bleed from existing esophageal varicose veins is 30%. The risk of dying from such a bleeding is 25 – 30%. This can be explained by the state of shock caused by the massive bleeding. Prophylaxis Bleeding from varicose veins cannot be prevented … Prognosis | Esophageal varices bleeding
English: acute abdomen, surgical abdomen Synonyms acute abdominal acute = sudden onset, of short duration, vs. chronic; abdomen = abdominal cavity, abdominal cavity An acute abdomen is a sudden onset of increasingly severe diseases of the abdominal cavity. It is usually accompanied by severe, suddenly beginning abdominal pain. Without appropriate treatment, they endanger the patient’s … Acute abdomen
Guidelines If an acute abdomen is suspected, a systematic and rapid procedure is necessary. This means that an acute abdomen requires “acute action”, since a decision must be made quickly whether surgery is necessary. The first step is always the patient interview (anamnesis), which can provide important information about the cause of the symptoms. This … Guidelines | Acute abdomen
Introduction Bowel movements in babies can be very variable in color, consistency and texture. Occasionally, mucilaginous defecation may also occur. The diaper contents may appear moist and shiny and the mucus may be deposited on the stool. In most cases, mucusy stools in babies are largely harmless and occur naturally, for example when teething. Nevertheless, … Slimy bowel movements in the baby
Duration & prognosis In most cases, bowel movements normalize quite quickly. Often this happens even without any therapy. If the mucusy stool has already existed for a long time, for example due to an intolerance, it can take a few days until the intestinal mucosa has completely recovered and the stool appears normal again. The … Duration & prognosis | Slimy bowel movements in the baby
Slimy stool with diarrhea If diarrhea occurs in addition to the mucus, the child often suffers from an infection or intolerance. Diarrhea in infants is defined as at least five to six thin defecations per day. One of the most common causes of these symptoms is a gastrointestinal infection. This can be of viral or … Slimy stool with diarrhea | Slimy bowel movements in the baby
Definition Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the unicellular organism Toxoplasma gondii. The first description of toxoplasmosis dates back to 1923, but it was not fully understood until almost 50 years later. Toxoplasmosis usually proceeds without further symptoms and is usually harmless. For people with a weak immune system or a first infection during … Toxoplasmosis
