Duration of pain | Aching scalp

Duration of pain The duration varies depending on what is causing the pain. If the pain is caused by influenza, it usually disappears again after a few days. Tension, stress and mental illness must be treated accordingly. In some cases earlier, in others later, the accompanying symptoms improve or disappear with successful treatment. The painful … Duration of pain | Aching scalp

Aching scalp

Definition Sensory disturbances of the scalp that are accompanied by pain or even tingling or itching are called “trichodynia”. Translated, this actually means “aching hair“, as many people feel that the pain is caused by it. However, hair has no nerves and therefore cannot cause pain. Often the aching scalp is not clearly distinguishable from … Aching scalp

Diagnosis | Aching scalp

Diagnosis The diagnosis is usually based on the symptoms and questioning of the patient. In order to find out if there is tension in the shoulder, neck and throat area, the doctor will palpate these areas. If it is a fungus on the scalp (tinea capitis), a smear can be taken from the inflamed and … Diagnosis | Aching scalp

Listen to

Synonyms Hearing, ear, hearing organ, sense of hearing, sense of hearing, acoustic perception, auditory perception, Definition Hearing/human hearing is our best trained sense. This means that we are able to distinguish, for example, twice as much as we can with visual impressions: From more than 24 frames per second on, we no longer recognize individual … Listen to

Mastoiditis therapy

Surgical procedures The therapy of an inflammation of the air-filled (pneumatized) bone cells of the mastoid process (a bone located behind the ear), which can be imagined as a sponge or Swiss cheese, is always first treated surgically, i.e. by means of an operation. The goal is to remove the pus through drainage tubes. As … Mastoiditis therapy

Complications of surgical procedures | Mastoiditis therapy

Complications of surgical procedures As with any surgical procedure, mastoidectomy also involves risks and in rare cases can lead to complications. The facial nerve (nervus facialis) runs through the surgical site. A microscope is used during the operation to locate the facial nerve and to prevent accidental injury. Nevertheless, damage cannot be completely excluded. If … Complications of surgical procedures | Mastoiditis therapy

Earache with a cold

Introduction Pain in the ear often occurs in many people with a cold. In most cases, a cold occurs first, followed by slight pain and later by inflammation of the middle ear. The ear pain is often described as pulsating or pressing. They can be very annoying for those affected, as hearing loss also sets … Earache with a cold