Premenstrual Syndrome: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [tendency to acne (e.g., acne vulgaris); flushing] Abdominal wall and inguinal region (groin area). Gynecological examination Inspection Vulva (external, primary female sexual organs). Vagina (vagina) … Premenstrual Syndrome: Examination

Turner Syndrome: Drug Therapy

Therapy goals Prevention of short stature Prevention of hormone deficiency symptoms or hormone deficiency diseases. Therapy recommendations From about the age of 6, growth hormones (STH) are usually used to prevent short stature. Hormone replacement therapy should begin at the age when puberty normally begins in girls (from age 12) and continue throughout life. Substitution … Turner Syndrome: Drug Therapy

Eye Pain: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Eyes and conjunctiva (ocular conjunctiva) [foreign body exposure?] Ophthalmological examination Slit lamp: assessment of conjunctiva, cornea (cornea), sclera (sclera; outer covering of the eyeball), lens, … Eye Pain: Examination

Quincke’s Edema: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound of abdominal organs) – for recurrent abdominal colic of unclear cause and for patients suffering from recurrent edema (swelling of the skin) that cannot be treated with antihistamines or … Quincke’s Edema: Diagnostic Tests

Enchondroma: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of enchondroma. Family history Are there any diseases in your family that are common? (Tumor diseases) Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any swelling or deformity in the joints and/or bones* ? Do you suffer from … Enchondroma: Medical History