medical diagnostics

Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Liver, gallbladder, and biliary tract-pancreas (pancreas) (K70-K77; K80-K87). Cholelithiasis (gallstones). Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Mouth, esophagus (esophagus), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Functional dyspepsia (irritable stomach syndrome). Gastritis (gastritis) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (synonyms: GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); gastroesophageal reflux disease (reflux disease); gastroesophageal reflux; reflux esophagitis; reflux disease; Reflux esophagitis; … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Invasive methods: Culture [sensitivity 70-90%, specificity 100%] Histology (gold standard) after endoscopic biopsy (tissue sample) [sensitivity 80-98 %, specificity 90-98 %] Urease rapid test (synonym: Helicobacter urease test; trade name: CLO test) – biopsy is thereby given into a urea-containing color indicator solution (bedside test) [sensitivity 90-95 … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Test and Diagnosis

Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Helicobacter pylori infection: Dyspeptic discomfort – often presenting as epigastric (“referring to the upper abdomen (epigastrium)”) fasting pain Belching Feeling of pressure in the upper abdomen Cramping abdominal discomfort (abdominal pain). Nausea (nausea) Feeling of fullness Anorexia (loss of appetite) Nausea, possibly vomiting Stomach pain Pyrosis (heartburn) Retrosternal … Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Thrombosis Diagnostics

Thrombosis refers to the complete or partial occlusion of a vessel or heart cavity. This occlusion is caused by a thrombus (blood clot). The most dangerous thing about thrombosis is the risk of the thrombus becoming detached from the vessel wall, which is called an embolism. In this way, the blood clot can travel on … Thrombosis Diagnostics

Jaundice (Icterus): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of jaundice (jaundice). Family history Is there a history of frequent liver/gallbladder disease in your family? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family (e.g. Meulengracht’s disease, Wilson’s disease, etc.)? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working substances … Jaundice (Icterus): Medical History

Chickenpox (Varicella): Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters 1st order Antibody detection by serologic methods such as ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) – antigen detection (IgG, IgM, and IgA Elisa). Anti-VZV IgG (in unvaccinated childbearing women with unclear or negative varicella history). KBR Laboratory parameters 2nd order Direct virus detection using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) from vesicle contents, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or … Chickenpox (Varicella): Test and Diagnosis

Chickenpox (Varicella): Prevention

Varicella vaccination (chickenpox vaccination) as a combination vaccination mumps–measles–rubella-varicella (simultaneous administration of varicella vaccine and MMR vaccine; in childhood) is the most important and effective preventive measure.To prevent varicella (chickenpox), attention must further be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Contact with ill persons in the phase of infection. However, this begins a … Chickenpox (Varicella): Prevention

Ovarian Cysts and Benign Overay Neoplasms: Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) The pathogenesis of most benign (benign) neoplasms of the ovary is unknown. Some exceptions are: Functional cysts (retention cysts): Endometriosis cysts (chocolate cysts,tar cysts): the pathogenesis is unclear. There are currently several theories: Immunological theory – this theory describes a possible immunodeficiency of affected women. Metaplasia theory – this theory assumes that … Ovarian Cysts and Benign Overay Neoplasms: Causes

Polycythemia: Diagnostic Tests

Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Echocardiography (echo; cardiac ultrasound) – for suspected structural heart disease. X-ray of the thorax (X-ray thorax/chest), … Polycythemia: Diagnostic Tests

Addison’s Disease: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Patients become symptomatic only when there is tissue loss (= destruction of the hormone-producing cells of the adrenal cortex, NNR) of more than 90% of both NNR. The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Addison’s disease: Neonates/infants Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Dehydration (lack of fluid) Cholestasis (bile stasis) Failure to thrive Recurrent vomiting Salt wasting … Addison’s Disease: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Gallbladder Cancer: Therapy

General measures Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day). Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (Body Mass Index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program. BMI ≥ 25 … Gallbladder Cancer: Therapy

Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Respiratory System (J00-J99). Bronchiectasis (synonym: bronchiectasis)-permanent irreversible saccular or cylindrical dilatation of the bronchi (medium-sized airways) that may be congenital or acquired; symptoms: chronic cough with “mouthful expectoration” (large-volume triple-layered sputum: foam, mucus, and pus), fatigue, weight loss, and decreased exercise capacity Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – chronic disease that occurs mainly in smokers. … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis