Sunstroke: Brief overview What to do in case of sunstroke? Bring affected person into the shade, elevate upper body/head, give to drink, cool head, calm down Sunstroke Risks: In severe sunstroke, the brain may swell (cerebral edema), in extreme cases resulting in death. When to see a doctor? If there are signs of severe sunstroke … Sunstroke: Causes, warning signs, diagnosis, treatment
Definition Joint swelling can occur in various joints. The knee is very often affected. A swelling of the knee joint means that the knee is thicker. If it occurs unilaterally, one has a good comparison. A swelling can indicate an injury or an inflammatory process in the joint space. Frequently, other complaints such as redness, … Joint swelling in the knee
Symptoms A swelling of the knee joint can cause different symptoms depending on its severity. The swelling is often already visible in the knee joint. The knee can also be sensitive to pressure and can cause pain when under stress. When palpating the knee, it may feel very soft under the swelling. This can often … Symptoms | Joint swelling in the knee
Therapy Joint swelling in the knee is often treated primarily symptomatically. This means that the first priority is to relieve the symptoms such as pain. The patient is often prescribed pain-relieving tablets such as ibuprofen for this purpose. In addition, the patient can regularly apply a cooling but also locally acting ointment such as Voltaren … Therapy | Joint swelling in the knee
Typical symptoms of epididymitis The typical symptoms of epididymitis consist of Severe pain in the lower abdomen or in the pubic bone Swelling of the testicles and epididymis Sensitivity to pressure and touch Reddening, warming, swelling of the scrotum Pain when urinating Increased urge to urinate and feeling of residual urine Fever with possible chills … I recognize an epididymitis by these symptoms
Introduction If you have been bitten by a mosquito, you will usually only realize this some time after the mosquito has struck. Mostly a slightly reddened and swollen spot is noticeable, which also itches. This is caused by the fact that the mosquito not only sucks blood when biting, but also gives some of its … Swelling after a mosquito bite
How do I recognize an allergy after a mosquito bite? An allergy after a mosquito bite usually manifests itself only through local symptoms. Thus it comes to strong itching as well as to a clear swelling of the bite. The swelling can even become hand-sized in some cases if you have an allergic reaction. Also … How do I recognize an allergy after a mosquito bite? | Swelling after a mosquito bite
Duration of swelling Usually the swelling after a mosquito bite is only of short duration. After about three to four days such a bite has healed. Only by scratching or an increased immune reaction (inflammation, infection, allergy) can the swelling be prolonged. However, even under these circumstances it should disappear after about a week. Associated … Duration of swelling | Swelling after a mosquito bite
Introduction Babies sleep up to 19 hours a day during the first months and thus spend more than half of the day in the crib. A safe sleeping environment for the baby is a prerequisite for healthy and restful sleep. Many parents are concerned that the baby might die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). … Dangers in the baby/child’s bed
This belongs in the crib For a restful and safe sleep, the baby or toddler does not need many things in its crib. A suitable mattress belongs in the baby bed, no matter if it is a cradle, bassinet or crib. The mattress should fit into the bed and not slip around, so that the … This belongs in the crib | Dangers in the baby/child’s bed
Waterproof pads A waterproof carpet pad between the sheet and the mattress is no longer recommended from today’s point of view. Because waterproof also means that the carpet pad is usually not or only slightly permeable to air, which means that there is a risk of heat accumulation. Then even the best breathable mattress is … Waterproof pads | Dangers in the baby/child’s bed
Which sleeping bag is the right one? To reduce dangers during sleep, parents are now recommended to use a sleeping bag for their baby instead of pillows and blankets. Under blankets the child could wrap itself up unhappily and suffocate. In addition covers increase the risk of overheating and thus sudden infant death. In order … Which sleeping bag is the right one? | Dangers in the baby/child’s bed
