The paired salivary glands, especially the three large ones on both sides of the ears, under the tongue and on the lower jaw, fulfil numerous tasks in our everyday life. They moisturize the mouth and play a major role in food intake, speaking and cleaning, as well as protecting the oral mucosa from bacteria and … Inflammation of the salivary gland
Therapy With the exception of salivary gland inflammation caused by a virus, it is important to detect and treat the cause so that the glandular tissue can subsequently recover and heal. Stones should be removed from the glandular duct if possible to avoid a recurrence of the inflammation. If rheumatic diseases such as Sjögren’s syndrome … Therapy | Inflammation of the salivary gland
Erythema nodosum, or nodular erythema, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes soft, nodular, and painful inflammatory reactions in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Nodular erythema occurs on the front of the lower legs. Mainly women are affected by erythema nodosum. Nodular erythema is often, due to similar complaints and symptoms, confused by doctors with erysipelas … Erythema Nodosum (Nodular Erythema): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
On average, thrombosis can occur in every second German in the course of his or her life. A distinction is made between thromboses of the arteries and veins, with venous thromboses occurring more frequently. A blood clot in the deep leg veins is accompanied by swelling and pain in the affected leg. Untreated, thrombosis poses … How can thrombosis be detected?
Therapy If a thrombosis has been detected, its resolution has top priority. The so-called thrombolysis should take place as soon as possible after the blood clot has formed. Anticoagulant drugs such as heparin and Factor Xa inhibitors are used to dissolve the blood clot. The risk of complications is particularly high in the first three … Therapy | How can thrombosis be detected?
