Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Otoscopy(ear examination) [usually unremarkable, may be able to detect through the tympanic membranethe active reddish focus of otosclerosis (as a so-called Schwartz sign; hyperemia (increased blood flow) of the promontory (anatomical structure in the tympanic cavity of the middle ear)]. Tone audiometry – testing of hearing with the measurement of volumes … Otosclerosis: Diagnostic Tests
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate otosclerosis: Leading symptoms Gradual onset of conductive hearing loss in the low frequencies; hearing is better in noisy environments than at rest; onset usually unilateral Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) If necessary, sensorineural hearing loss If applicable, vertigo (dizziness) Note: The disease can affect one or both ears … Otosclerosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
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, mucous membranes [allergic contact dermatitis or contact dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin, itching, burning, development of small vesicles, scaling); urticaria (hives); Quincke’s edema (swelling of the … Food Allergy: Examination
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye) rash with formation of vesicles (zoster vesicles; also possible without efflorescence) in the affected dermatome/skin area, … Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Examination
Pathogenesis (development of disease) The cause of otosclerosis has not been conclusively determined. The disease runs in families. Otosclerosis results in bone remodeling processes at the ossicles with fixation of the stapes at the oval window. The result is a conductive hearing loss (middle ear hearing loss). If the otosclerosis affects the cochlea (snail), a … Otosclerosis: Causes
Various methods are used to diagnose food allergy: Skin tests Prick test (detection of type 1 allergies) – a drop of an allergen extract is applied to the patient’s skin and then a lancet is used to prick the skin about 1 mm; the result is then read after about 10 minutes Scratch test – … Food Allergy: Test and Diagnosis
To prevent food allergy, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Unilateral overeating Spices – substance that promotes absorption. Consumption of stimulants Alcohol – substance that promotes resorption Tobacco (smoking) Passive smoking in the womb and in early childhood → risk increase for sensitization to food at ages 4, … Food Allergy: Prevention
Symptoms of allergy occur primarily in interface organs that are particularly endowed with immunocompetent cell systems – B and T lymphocytes. These include the gastrointestinal tract, the skin and the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. According to studies, symptoms are predominantly seen in the skin (43% of cases), followed by respiratory tract (23%), gastrointestinal … Food Allergy: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by delirium: Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Recurrent delirium (recurrent delirium). Cognitive deficits Symptoms and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). Propensity to fall Further Social restrictions Nursing home admission (seniors; because of postoperative cognitive deficit (POCD) … Delirium: Complications
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by Schönlein-Henoch purpura: Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Ileus (intestinal obstruction) Ischemia (reduced blood flow) in a section of the intestine. Perforation (rupture) of the intestine Ulcus ventriculi (stomach ulcer) Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive … Schönlein-Henoch Purpura: Complications
The therapy of secondary as well as tertiary hyperparathyroidism depends mainly on the underlying disease. General measures Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on existing disease. In secondary hyperparathyroidism: adequate outdoor exposure (UV exposure for vitamin D synthesis). Regular check-ups Regular medical checkups Nutritional medicine Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis Nutritional recommendations according … Parathyroid Hyperfunction (Hyperparathyroidism): Therapy
To make the diagnosis of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), two of the following criteria must be met: Leading symptoms Respiratory insufficiency (limitation of breathing) with one of the following criteria: Arterial partial pressure of oxygen <70 mmHg during spontaneous breathing. Horowitz index (oxygenation index; paO2/FiO2 < 175 mmHg) – index that provides information about … Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs