Therapy Successful prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis is the prenatal maternal betamethasone prophylaxis for fetal lung maturation, in case of imminent premature birth. In addition, infant nutrition with breast milk is preventive, as is antibiotic prophylaxis for premature babies. However, this procedure is controversial because of the resistance that develops. Subject of current research is among … Therapy | Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Introduction Necrosis of the femoral head is a dying off of the femoral head, usually in connection with a lack of blood supply to the bone. The symptoms of such necrosis are primarily pain that occurs in certain areas. In addition, a number of accompanying symptoms can occur, which are discussed in more detail below. … Symptoms of femoral head necrosis
What symptoms do children have? In children, femoral head necrosis is also known as Perthes disease or juvenile femoral head necrosis. Children between the ages of four and eight years are particularly affected. The main symptom of Perthes’ disease is a limping that is often dependent on physical exertion. In children, the pain radiates mainly … What symptoms do children have? | Symptoms of femoral head necrosis
Treatment of smoker’s leg with maggots Maggots are ideal for treating open spots on the smoker’s leg. They can be applied directly on the skin defect. The maggots eat away the already dead tissue and leave the still living cells standing, thus cleaning the wound. At the same time they prevent colonization with bacteria and … Treatment of smoker’s leg with maggots | The smoker’s leg – peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Diagnosis of smoker’s leg The smoker’s leg is first diagnosed based on the symptoms. Thus, the smoker’s status can already be determined in an anamnesis (questioning of the affected person). In addition, complaints such as a shortened walking distance and pain in the legs under stress are also asked. To assess the blood circulation, the … Diagnosis of smoker’s leg | The smoker’s leg – peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Definition – What is a smoker’s leg? In the smoker’s leg, vascular damage occurs due to smoking or due to the substances that the body absorbs over the years when smoking. This leads to circulatory disorders, also known as peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD). A smoker’s leg typically has open skin areas that heal poorly … The smoker’s leg – peripheral arterial occlusive disease
At what age do you get a smoker’s leg? When a smoker’s leg develops is less dependent on the age of the affected person, but more on the duration and quantity of cigarette consumption. Although age, blood pressure, eating habits, stress, etc. play a role in the development of the smoker’s leg, smoking is the … At what age do you get a smoker’s leg? | The smoker’s leg – peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Tracers are artificial endogenous or exogenous substances that are radioactively labeled to participate in the patient’s metabolic processes after being introduced into the body. Tracer is the English word for trace. Based on the traces and markings that the tracers leave in the body of the diseased patient, they enable and facilitate various examinations for … Tracers: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Hacked foot (pes calcaneus) is a relatively common deformity in which the foot is bent upward so much that the toes can touch the shin with light pressure and the heel is the lowest point. There are two forms of hack toe, congenital or acquired. What is a heel foot? With a heel foot, the … Hacklefoot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction The complete healing of a stinky nose is usually not achievable, since the genetic predisposition or most other causes cannot simply be “removed”. However, there are now a variety of therapeutic approaches that can at least considerably alleviate the symptoms of stinky nose. First and foremost is the consistent attempt to keep the nasal … Is a stinky nose curable?
Suspension trauma is an emergency medical shock condition that can also be described as orthostatic shock. In this condition, the victim hangs in an upright position so that his blood pools in his drooping legs. If he is moved too quickly to a lying position, death can result. What is suspension trauma? Suspension trauma is … Suspension Trauma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Dissolution of deciduous tooth roots is a natural tooth changing process and is performed by dentoclasts. Once the roots are dissolved, the deciduous teeth fall out and the permanent teeth can erupt. Pathological, on the other hand, is root dissolution on the permanent teeth, as can be caused by necrosis. What is deciduous tooth root … Dissolution of Deciduous Tooth Root: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases