Neck Tension

Symptoms Neck tension manifests as neck and muscle pain and a tightening and hardening of the muscles. They result in limited range of motion. Under certain circumstances, the head can no longer be turned to the side. This condition is also known as “cervical gyration.” The pain and cramping are uncomfortable and disrupt normal daily … Neck Tension

Causes of Hives

Hives, swelling, intense itching and redness: Under a spontaneous urticaria (hives), every fourth person suffers at least once in his life, and 800,000 Germans suffer from the chronic form. The triggers of the often agonizing skin disease are manifold, and in some patients the causative agent is not found at all. What are the differences … Causes of Hives

Caffeine Withdrawal

Symptoms Possible symptoms of caffeine withdrawal in dependent individuals include: Headache Fatigue, drowsiness, weakness, low energy. Attention and concentration disorders, drowsiness. Dissatisfaction, disgruntlement Irritability Flu-like symptoms, muscle pain Changes in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat Nausea, vomiting, constipation. The discomfort may occur a few hours after caffeine abstinence and last a few to several days. Causes … Caffeine Withdrawal

West Nile Virus

Symptoms The majority of patients (approximately 80%) are asymptomatic or develop only mild symptoms. Approximately 20% experience flu-like symptoms (West Nile fever) such as fever, headache, feeling sick, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and skin rashes. Other symptoms such as conjunctivitis, hepatitis, movement disorders or confusion are possible. Less than 1% develop neuroinvasive disease with meningitis, … West Nile Virus

Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites

Especially in the warm season they plague us: the mosquitoes. Even if a mosquito bite is completely harmless in most cases, it is still very unpleasant. But there is help! What helps against mosquito bites? In the case of a mosquito bite, it is recommended to squeeze or chew a leaf of ribwort and put … Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites

Altitude Sickness

Symptoms Symptoms of altitude sickness are nonspecific and usually appear 6-10 hours after ascent. However, they can also occur after as little as one hour: Headache Dizziness Sleep disorders Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Fatigue and tiredness Rapid heartbeat Accelerated breathing, shortness of breath Severe symptoms: Cough Shortness of breath even at rest Tightness … Altitude Sickness

Headache Oil

Products In many countries, products available in pharmacies and drugstores include China headache oil Temple of Heaven, Po-Ho oil blue, A. Vogel Po-Ho oil and JHP Rödler. In Germany, for example, the Euminz oil is distributed. Ingredients Headache oil is usually referred to as a medicine for external use that contains peppermint oil. This primarily … Headache Oil

Shadow Drugs

Shadow Medication Regulatory-approved drugs are well documented with patient and professional information and scientific research. They have a brand name and are managed, promoted, and distributed by a company. They are available in pharmacies and drugstores and can be ordered from wholesalers or directly from the company. In addition to these official drugs, there is … Shadow Drugs

Triptans: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Triptans are mainly taken in the form of film-coated tablets and melting tablets. Some are also available as subcutaneous injectable solutions and nasal sprays. Suppositories are no longer commercially available in many countries. Sumatriptan (Imigran) was the first agent in this group to be approved in the United States in 1992 and in many … Triptans: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Medicinal Teas

Products Medicinal teas are available in pharmacies and drugstores as finished medicines or home-made. They belong to the group of herbal medicines (phytopharmaceuticals). Definition and properties Medicinal teas consist of usually dried, cut, or whole plant parts, which may come from one or more plants. These are referred to as medicinal drugs. Medicinal teas are … Medicinal Teas

Dronabinol

Products Dronabinol is an anesthetic. The Federal Office of Public Health may grant an exemption for limited medical use. Pharmacies can make dronabinol preparations themselves as an extemporaneous prescription or have them made by contract manufacturing. There are two provisions in the new formulary: Oily dronabinol drops 2.5% (NRF 22.8). Dronabinol capsules 2.5 mg, 5 … Dronabinol

Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)

Symptoms Abdominal pain manifests as diffuse or clearly localizable pain or cramps in the abdominal area. They may be accompanied by digestive complaints such as diarrhea, flatulence, and vomiting. To be distinguished from this are stomach pains that occur at about the level of the sternum. Causes There are numerous causes of abdominal pain or … Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)