Symptoms An injury with sea urchins manifests acutely as severe local pain, redness, bleeding, burning, swelling, tattoo-like discoloration, and an inflammatory reaction. The feet and hands are particularly affected. Systemic disorders such as low blood pressure, infectious diseases, weakness and sensory disturbances are also rarely observed. Contact with highly toxic sea urchins such as can … Sea Urchin
Products Secobarbital is commercially available in the United States in capsule form (Seconal). In many countries, drugs containing secobarbital are currently no longer available. Structure and properties Secobarbital is present in the drug in the form of the sodium salt secobarbital sodium, a white, odorless, bitter powder that is very soluble in water. Secobarbital is … Secobarbital
Thyroid gland disease In many cases, thyroid diseases are accompanied by hyper- or hypofunction of the organ, which manifests itself in a multitude of symptoms and can cause dizziness in different ways. The thyroid gland produces vital hormones that are involved in a number of metabolic processes in the body.Overactive thyroid gland can be associated … Thyroid gland disease | The causes of spinning dizziness
Psychological diseases Depression is a mental illness that affects large numbers of the population in European countries. The typical symptom complex of a depression consists of depressed mood, loss of interest and loss of drive. However, depression is a complex clinical picture that can be accompanied by numerous physical and psychological symptoms. Psychological concomitant diseases … Psychological diseases | The causes of spinning dizziness
The altitude sickness Altitude sickness is a series of symptoms that can occur due to a lack of oxygen at high altitudes. With increasing altitude, the partial pressure of oxygen in the air decreases, resulting in a significantly lower oxygen uptake for the same breathing volume. This effect can be further enhanced by various mechanisms … The altitude sickness | The causes of spinning dizziness
Introduction Vertigo is a very common and unspecific symptom, which presents many challenges and can be traced back to numerous harmless and serious causes. Vertigo can occur in many different forms and is often used synonymously with dizziness and discomfort. A mild form of vertigo is often a harmless symptom. Warning signs such as fainting, … The causes of spinning dizziness
Diseases of the circulatory system Low blood pressure is probably the most common cause of unspecific rotational vertigo. Low blood pressure is often accompanied by a lack of fluid and blood volume. Women in particular are increasingly affected by low blood pressure, which leads to a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain during … Diseases of the circulatory system | The causes of spinning dizziness
Products Brimonidine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Alphagan, generic). It is also available in combination with timolol (Combigan, generic) and has been approved in many countries since 1998. The active ingredient is also used for the external treatment of rosacea, see under the article Brimonidine gel. Finally, brimonidine is also combined … Brimonidine
Products Norepinephrine is commercially available as a solution for injection in many countries. It is also known as norepinephrine. Structure and properties Norepinephrine (C8H11NO3, Mr = 169.2 g/mol) is a demethylated epinephrine. It is present in drugs as noradrenaline tartrate, a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Norepinephrine (ATC C01CA03) has … Norepinephrine
Background Opioids have been used as painkillers for thousands of years. Initially in the form of opium, the dried milky sap of the opium poppy L. (Papaveraceae). In the early 19th century, the pure opium alkaloid morphine was isolated for the first time and later administered with the newly invented hypodermic needle. In the 20th … Opioids: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Diazoxide is commercially available in capsule form (Proglicem). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Diazoxide (C8H7ClN2O2S, Mr = 230.7 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a benzothiadiazine derivative and structurally related to the thiazides, but is not diuretic. Effects Diazoxide … Diazoxide
Symptoms The following pseudoallergic symptoms occur after ingestion of histamine-rich foods. The same person may not be affected by all of the symptoms. Diarrhea, stomach pain, colic, flatulence. Headaches and migraines, “histamine headache“. Dizziness Stuffy nose, runny nose, also known as gustatory rhinorrhea (runny nose when eating). Sneezing Headache Asthma, asthma attack Low blood pressure, … Histamine Intolerance Symptoms and Causes