Introduction The palate (palate) forms the roof of the oral cavity and is further divided into a hard and a soft palate. The hard palate consists of a hard bone plate and forms the front part of the oral cavity. The soft palate delimits the oral cavity in the direction of the rachis through the … Swelling of the palate
Symptoms A swelling of the palate is mainly characterized by difficulty in swallowing, since the palate is involved in every swallowing process. So, on the one hand, the chyme is transported into the rear area of the oral cavity by pressing the tongue against the hard palate. And on the other hand, by lifting the … Symptoms | Swelling of the palate
Therapy Depending on the cause, there are various therapy options. A bacterial tonsillitis can be treated well with antibiotics. For viral infections, usually only painkillers and antipyretic drugs help. For sore throats, sore throat tablets can be purchased over the counter from the pharmacy or painkillers such as ibuprofen can help. In case of allergic … Therapy | Swelling of the palate
Diagnostics Diagnostically, the cause of the swelling of the palate must be clarified. For this purpose, the inspection of the throat is especially necessary. The patient is asked to open the mouth wide and say “A” while the doctor pushes the tongue away with a spatula and examines the oral cavity under light. An infection … Diagnostics | Swelling of the palate
Swollen palate and toothache A throbbing, persistent toothache and a swollen palate often indicate an inflammation of the tooth root. Tooth root inflammation is usually caused by caries, which has penetrated to the very core of the tooth, the pulp. The inflammation can also affect the gums and lead to bleeding gums. Therapeutically, a root … Swollen palate and toothache | Swelling of the palate
Introduction Inflammation of the nerves is usually painful and restrictive, which is why you want to get well again as soon as possible. The duration of a nerve inflammation is very variable and depends on various factors such as location and cause of inflammation. An early start of therapy is always recommended. It shortens the … Duration of nerve inflammation
Duration of nerve inflammation in different parts of the body The cause of nerve inflammation of the ribs is often shingles, which is accompanied by blistering and redness on the skin surface and pain. Shingles usually heals completely in 2-4 weeks. To avoid complications, treatment should be carried out within the first 2-3 days after … Duration of nerve inflammation in different parts of the body | Duration of nerve inflammation
Introduction Neuroborreliosis is an appearance of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick bite. Acute neuroborreliosis occurs mainly in the so-called stage 2 of Lyme disease, i.e. weeks to months after the tick bite. Often the neurological symptoms are the first to be noticed and lead to the diagnosis of Lyme disease, because … Symptoms of neuroborreliosis
Symptoms of meningitis The meninges can also be affected by neuroborreliosis. However, these are not purulent inflamed, as is the case with classic bacterial meningitis. Borreliosis meningitis is more likely to occur in the context of chronic neuroborreliosis (i.e. in stage 3). In addition to the meninges, the brain tissue or spinal cord are often … Symptoms of meningitis | Symptoms of neuroborreliosis
Lack of concentration and lack of drive Particularly in the context of chronic neuroborreliosis, concentration disorders and listlessness can occur. In this context one also speaks of the organic psychosyndrome. Concentration disorders are for example also a typical syndrome of depression, which can occur in the advanced stage of neuroborreliosis. Detailed information about this syndrome … Lack of concentration and lack of drive | Symptoms of neuroborreliosis
Anatomy of the maxillary sinus The maxillary sinus (lat. Sinus maxillaris) is counted among the paranasal sinuses and is located within the bony upper jaw (lat. Maxilla). In humans, it is closely connected to the middle nasal passage, so pathogens can easily pass from the nasal cavity into the maxillary sinus, multiply there and cause … Sinusitis of the maxillary sinus
Chronic sinusitis The chronic form of sinusitis is a disease that lasts longer than two to three months. Inflammatory processes in the maxillary sinus, which occur several times within a short period of time, also belong to the chronic form of this disease. In most cases, a chronic sinusitis results directly from an acute disease. … Chronic sinusitis | Sinusitis of the maxillary sinus