Microdermabrasion Exfoliation

Every day our skin is stressed. Wind and weather, intense UV radiation and last but not least frequent contact with water and washing substances or cosmetics can stress the skin and the natural skin barrier. With microdermabrasion, a mechanical peeling method, the skin structure can be improved. Especially for stressed skin, with acne or scars, … Microdermabrasion Exfoliation

Paralytic Intestinal Obstruction (Paralytic Ileus)

Paralytic bowel obstruction causes the movement of the bowel (peristalsis) to stop suddenly. The intestinal contents can no longer be transported toward the rectum because of the intestinal paralysis. As in mechanical intestinal obstruction, the germs contained in the intestinal contents can pass through the intestinal wall. They enter the abdominal cavity and lead to … Paralytic Intestinal Obstruction (Paralytic Ileus)

Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction (Mechanical Ileus)

The small and large intestines are in constant motion to move digested food in waves toward the rectum. This movement, typical of the gastrointestinal tract, is called peristalsis. How strong the peristalsis can be can be seen particularly well in diarrhea. However, intestinal obstruction can also trigger violent intestinal movements. The result is severe abdominal … Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction (Mechanical Ileus)

Esophagitis

Reflux esophagitis, infectious, mechanical, toxic (toxic), thermal (heat or cold), radiogenic (radiation), drug-induced esophagitis Medical: esophagitis Definition Inflammation of the oesophagus is the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the inner side of the oesophagus. The esophagus connects the throat with the stomach and is about 25 cm long. It consists mainly of muscle, which … Esophagitis

Symptoms | Esophagitis

Symptoms The typical symptom of esophagitis is pain in swallowing (odynophagia). This is particularly pronounced in the mechanical-irritative form. Non-specific swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) also occur. Often the pain behind the breastbone (retrosternal pain) is misinterpreted with pathological processes in the area of the heart and bronchial tubes. Particularly in the case of pronounced infectious esophagitis, … Symptoms | Esophagitis

Diagnostics | Esophagitis

Diagnostics Typical symptoms of esophagitis are an indefinable, burning pain at the level of the sternum. Swallowing difficulties also occur, which feel different depending on the location of the inflammation. In addition, one frequently encounters sourness and when swallowing, a kind of foreign body sensation occurs. If there are already pre-existing conditions, an acute infectious … Diagnostics | Esophagitis

Esophagitis treatment

Introduction The therapy can vary greatly depending on the form and origin of the esophagitis. General information General therapeutic measures for esophagitis/esophagitis must primarily ensure food intake. It may be necessary to insert a stomach tube temporarily to ensure food intake and also to prevent complete closure of the esophagus in the case of advanced … Esophagitis treatment

Homeopathic treatment | Esophagitis treatment

Homeopathic treatment There are several herbal remedies that are said by homeopaths to be effective in relieving the symptoms of esophagitis. These are said to be effective at various points. One of the points of attack is stomach motility, i.e. the transport of food. The homeopathic remedy nux vomica (German: Brechnuss) is intended to increase … Homeopathic treatment | Esophagitis treatment

What materials is an artificial heart valve made of? | Artificial heart valves

What materials is an artificial heart valve made of? An artificial heart valve is made of particularly durable materials. In laboratory studies, the artificial valves have been attested a durability of 100 to 300 years. In order to be so durable, the material must be both durable and well accepted by the body. Therefore, the … What materials is an artificial heart valve made of? | Artificial heart valves

Which artificial heart valves are available? | Artificial heart valves

Which artificial heart valves are available? An artificial heart valve basically consists of two elements. On the one hand, there is a framework which is surrounded by polyester (plastic). This framework forms the transition between the valve and the human heart. Inside the scaffold is a metal valve. There are different types of valves. A … Which artificial heart valves are available? | Artificial heart valves