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Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you live/work in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed red papules on … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Testicular Swelling: Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Testicular Swelling: Test and Diagnosis

Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with testicular swelling: Leading symptom Testicular swelling Associated symptoms Pressure sensitivity Pain Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin region Caveat (Attention)! If acute swelling of the testicles occurs with or without pain in the scrotum, often radiating to the groin, an immediate presentation to theUrologist is urgent! … Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Fatigue: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fatigue. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have you been suffering … Fatigue: Medical History

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): 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 Auscultation (listening) of the heart [due todifferential diagnoses: Angina pectoris (“chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the region of the heart). Aortic aneurysm – … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Examination

Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease; as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland and any structural changes such as nodules; if necessary, with fine needle … Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Highly sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) or troponin I (hs-cTnI) – for suspected myocardial infarction (heart attack). D-dimers – for suspected thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Test and Diagnosis

Abnormal Reflexes

A reflex refers to an automatic, involuntary response of an organ tissue, such as a muscle or gland, to a stimulus. One can distinguish physiologic (“natural” or age-appropriate) reflexes from pathologic (abnormal) reflexes (ICD-10-GM R29.2 abnormal reflexes) as well as primitive reflexes. Physiological reflexes, in turn, can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic reflexes. In … Abnormal Reflexes

Cryotherapy/cold therapy

Cryotherapy or cold therapy is a type of thermotherapy in which cold is applied to the skin in various forms or to which the whole body is exposed to the cold. Cryotherapy/cold therapy includes applications with ice such as ice lollipops or ice bags, cold spray, cold compresses, the cold chamber or the ice bath. … Cryotherapy/cold therapy

Does cryotherapy/cold therapy help with weight loss? | Cryotherapy/cold therapy

Does cryotherapy/cold therapy help with weight loss? The regular use of a cold chamber is said to burn up to 800 kilocalories, tighten the tissue, reduce fat pads and help with weight loss. Since the circulation is strongly stimulated within 3 minutes, the internal body temperature of 37 degrees is to be maintained and the … Does cryotherapy/cold therapy help with weight loss? | Cryotherapy/cold therapy

Cold therapy for rheumatism? | Cryotherapy/cold therapy

Cold therapy for rheumatism? The cold therapy is mentioned by rheumatism centers and by the German rheumatism league for the relief of the complaints with chronic inflammatory rheumatic illnesses.The decongestant, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect of cold therapy can have a soothing effect, especially in the inflammatory phase of rheumatism with swollen, hot and aching joints. … Cold therapy for rheumatism? | Cryotherapy/cold therapy