Definition Triamterene is an organic-chemical substance and is used in medicine to eliminate excess fluid from the body, for example in the case of edema. This is done through increased urination. Triamterene acts here at the end of the urinary system (distal tubule and collection tube) and is therefore potassium-saving. Chemical name 2,4,7-Triamino-6-phenyl-pyrazino[2,3-d]pyrimidine Fields of … Triamteres
Side effects Various side effects can occur during treatment with triamterene. A rash may form on the skin, as in a hypersensitivity reaction and may lead to fever. Muscle tension, headaches, nervousness, dizziness and tiredness may occur. It can cause palpitations in the heart and affect the regulation of blood pressure to such an extent … Side effects | Triamteres
Definition The ultrasound examination of the abdomen, often referred to as Sono Abdomen, is a standard diagnostic procedure that can be helpful in a variety of situations. On the one hand, it is used to find the causes of various complaints and on the other hand, it can be indicated as a control examination in … Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)
Ultrasound for cancer In many cancers, ultrasound examination of the abdomen is an important part of the diagnosis and aftercare. Many types of cancer often spread to the liver, so that the Sono Abdomen can determine or rule out whether or not metastases are present. On the one hand, this is relevant for the initial … Ultrasound for cancer | Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)
EvaluationFindings The Sono Abdomen, like any ultrasound procedure, provides real-time imaging, which means that the examiner can see images of the region under examination while the examination is still in progress. Therefore, the evaluation already starts with the examination itself. For example, the size of an organ can be measured directly or an inflammatory change … EvaluationFindings | Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)
Problem overweight In order to be able to perform an ultrasound examination of the abdomen, it is not a prerequisite that the patient is fasting. However, no large meals should be taken before the examination. In particular, foods that swell considerably, such as cabbage or beans, should be avoided on the day of the examination. … Problem overweight | Ultrasound of the abdomen (Sono Abdomen)
Diet plays an important role in gout. The cause of gout is the so-called hyperuricemia, the excessive occurrence of uric acid and its degradation products in the body. The supply of uric acid can be well controlled through diet, which nowadays, in combination with drug treatment, can often effectively prevent the long-term effects of gout. … Dietary recommendations for gout
List/table of food Here are listed a few foods with the amount of purines they contain in mg per 100g and the amount of uric acid formed from them in mg per 100g: Milk: 0mg purines/100g, 0mg uric acid/100g Yogurt: 0mg purines/100g, 0mg uric acid/100g Eggs: 2mg purines/100g, 4,8mg uric acid/100g Potatoes: 6.3mg purines/100g, 15mg … List/table of food | Dietary recommendations for gout
Home remedy against gout There are numerous home remedies for gout that can help relieve the symptoms. These include wraps or compresses with juniper oil that can be applied to the affected painful joints. They help to break down deposits within the joints and thus relieve the swelling. The daily intake of lemon juice or … Home remedy against gout | Dietary recommendations for gout
