Introduction Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, which limits the heart to the outside. There are probably 1000 cases per million inhabitants per year, so the disease is not so rare. However, the disease is often not detected because it often proceeds without symptoms and often heals on its own within one to two … Pericarditis
Symptoms Acute pericarditis triggers stabbing chest pain. The pain usually occurs as a function of breathing, i.e. there is a stabbing pain in the chest with every breath. In addition to breathing, the pain can also be intensified by coughing or swallowing. This pain is classically caused by dry pericarditis, in which the inflamed leaves … Symptoms | Pericarditis
Therapy Pericarditis is primarily treated symptomatically, i.e. an attempt is made to relieve the pain. For this purpose, painkillers from the group of so-called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are usually used. This group includes well-known painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac. In addition to having a pain-relieving effect, they also have an anti-inflammatory effect.Especially in … Therapy | Pericarditis
Sports During an acute inflammation no sports should be done in any case. There is no need to stay in bed, but you should take it easy. Frequently, the accompanying pain alone leads to a refusal to do sports. The inflammation is usually healed after one to two weeks. Then you can start with sports … Sports | Pericarditis
Alcohol for pericardial inflammation In order for the body to recover sufficiently from pericarditis, or to allow it to heal, the consumption of alcohol during an acute illness should be avoided. Furthermore, alcoholics are statistically more likely to develop pericarditis. The heart can be more susceptible to disease, and infections such as pneumonia can be … Alcohol for pericardial inflammation | Pericarditis
Definition A puncture is a generic term for a variety of medical procedures. In most cases, a thin hollow needle or an appropriate instrument is used to puncture an organ, a body cavity or a blood vessel and either tissue or fluid is removed. A puncture can be used for diagnostic purposes, for example a … Puncture
How does the doctor prepare the puncture? Whether preparation is necessary prior to a puncture depends on the type of procedure. In general, a hygienic procedure is indicated to prevent infection. Therefore, the puncture area must be disinfected in advance. Depending on the destination of the puncture, special positioning may be necessary (e.g. sitting and … How does the doctor prepare the puncture? | Puncture
Risks of the procedure The general risks associated with any type of puncture include bleeding, infection and injury to organs, nerves or blood vessels. In addition, the puncture site can also cause severe pain. These risks vary depending on where the puncture is performed. In the case of a superficial puncture such as taking blood … Risks of the procedure | Puncture
Special punctures A puncture of the knee joint may be indicated for two different reasons. On the one hand, to drain a possible joint effusion and to examine it if necessary. Whether this is clear, purulent or rather bloody can provide important information about the cause and thus enable a targeted treatment. Pain can be … Special punctures | Puncture
Introduction Since lymph node cancers usually proceed without specific symptoms, the diagnosis is usually made only when the patient notices swollen lymph nodes. There are then various options available to confirm the suspicion. In addition to physical examination, these include blood tests and imaging procedures such as ultrasound, CT or MRI. To finally confirm the … Diagnosis of lymph gland cancer
Stages and classification After the diagnosis of lymph gland cancer has been made, a so-called staging is performed on each patient. This is a stage classification that indicates which areas of the body are affected by the disease and how far the disease has already spread. Staging also includes whether there are already distant metastases. … Stages and classification | Diagnosis of lymph gland cancer
Introduction In medicine, hydrocele, or water breakage, is a collection of water in the testicular area. There are different forms of hydrocele, which can differ both in their localization and their origin. A hydrocele differs from an edema – which is also an accumulation of fluid – in the place of occurrence. While hydrocele occurs … Hydrocele
