Definition Sunstroke, also known as insolation, is a reaction of the body to a previously prolonged exposure to the sun on the unprotected head or neck. The main cause of symptoms such as headache or nausea is the heat transmitted by the sun’s rays, which is accompanied by increased irritation of the brain and especially … Sunstroke
Prognosis The same applies to the prognosis: it depends on the cause of the inflammation. An acute infectious arthritis often heals without consequences. However, the inflammatory process can also lead to the destruction of the joint and, as a result, to a permanent malposition. A chronic arthritis usually progresses continuously. In this case, the goal … Prognosis | Inflammation joint
Definition Inflammation of the joint, also known in medical circles as arthritis, is a joint disease that originates in the synovial tissue. The synovial tissue is part of the joint capsule and consists of a certain type of cells that produce the joint fluid, the so-called synovia. A distinction is made between monoarthritis, in which … Inflammation joint
Diagnosis The diagnosis of joint inflammation begins with an anamnesis, followed by a physical examination. The physician attempts to obtain more precise information about the type of symptoms, localization and severity as well as the resulting limitations by asking specific questions. It is also important for the doctor to know how long the complaints have … Diagnosis | Inflammation joint
Definition Meningitis describes an inflammation of the meninges surrounding the brain and their adjacent structures. The disease must be recognized quickly and treated accordingly, otherwise it can result in consequential damage or, in the worst case, even death. Therefore, vaccination against meningitis is urgently recommended, which is possible from the age of 12 months of … Meningitis in the child
Infection Meningitis in children can be transmitted via droplet infection, i.e. from person to person through small droplets when coughing, sneezing or kissing, especially in places with close contact to other people (school, kindergarten). Another mechanism of infection is the spread via the blood from other infections (hematogenic), from other infections in the ear, nose … Infection | Meningitis in the child
Consequences and late effects Meningitis caused by viruses usually has a milder course than bacterial meningitis. Nevertheless, meningitis can always have late effects. These can include movement disorders such as paralysis, visual disturbances, damage to the hearing organ, up to and including deafness, the development of hydrocephalus (colloquially also called hydrocephalus; in this case there … Consequences and late effects | Meningitis in the child
General The meninges surround the brain. They are called meninges in the technical language. There are three layers of the meninges. The innermost layer, the so-called soft meninges (pia mater), lies directly next to the brain and is responsible, among other things, for supplying the cells with nutrients. This is followed by the spider web … Irritation of the meninges
Diagnosis In order to find a diagnosis, the physician performs a number of functional tests if there is a suspicion of meningitis. If these tests are “positive”, i.e. if the patient reacts to them with a certain movement, this indicates that irritation exists. When checking the Brudzinski sign, the patient lies on his back and … Diagnosis | Irritation of the meninges
Sun The sun can also cause meningitis. In this case the meningitis is a symptom of sunstroke. This occurs when the person affected has been in the sun for a long time with uncovered head and neck. The heat of the sun’s rays is decisive for the irritation. The heat, which then accumulates in the … Sun | Irritation of the meninges
Introduction When there is an inflammation in the brain, different areas can be affected. If the inflammation is in the brain itself, it is called encephalitis. If the meninges surrounding the brain are affected, the inflammatory change is called meningitis. It is also possible for both areas to fall ill together. This is called meningoencephalitis. … Inflammation of the brain
Diagnostics In diagnostics, the search for the pathogen is in the foreground, since therapies against different pathogens sometimes differ fundamentally. For this purpose, cerebrospinal fluid, also known as liquor, is collected and examined during a lumbar puncture. A suitable treatment can often be found under the microscope or after cultivation on growth plates. In addition, … Diagnostics | Inflammation of the brain
