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Cancer Screening: Examinations

Many cancers do not become noticeable until they are in an advanced stage. Therefore, it is important not to visit the doctor first and only when there are complaints or symptoms. From the social insurance for the early detection of certain cancers for certain age groups once a year a preventive examination is borne. They … Cancer Screening: Examinations

Pneumothorax: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pneumothorax: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Recurrent pneumothorax – especially in primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Coagulothorax/fibrothorax – consequence of not completely relieved hematothorax. Pleural empyema – accumulation of pus in the pleural space. Further Reexpansion edema – if re-expanded too quickly, pulmonary edema … Pneumothorax: Complications

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of reflux disease: Calcium Potassium Magnesium The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only … Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Micronutrient Therapy

Abdominal Trauma: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by abdominal trauma (abdominal trauma): Liver, gallbladder, and biliary tract – Pancreas (pancreas) (K70-K77; K80-K87). Posttraumatic cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation caused by the injury). Posttraumatic pancreatitis (pancreatitis caused by the injury). Mouth, esophagus (esophagus), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Intestinal prolapse (bowel … Abdominal Trauma: Complications

Cardiac Arrhythmias: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: Assessment of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Neck vein congestion? Central cyanosis? (bluish discoloration of skin and central mucous membranes, e.g., tongue). Abdomen … Cardiac Arrhythmias: Examination

Neurogenic Bladder: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of neurogenic bladder. Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any changes in urination? Straining to urinate Dysuria – difficult (painful) urination. Frequent urination Urination disorders Urinary incontinence – bladder weakness Urinary interruptions Urinary retention – … Neurogenic Bladder: Medical History

Psycho-Mental Testing

The life situation of many people nowadays includes stress, multiple burdens of work, household and family or various other problems such as lack of money and everyday worries.This leads in some cases to exhaustion and weakness or psycho-mental disorders such as sleep disorders, depression or sexual dysfunction. The psycho-mental tests (synonyms: psychometric test procedures; psycho-mental … Psycho-Mental Testing

Thrombocytopenia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Thrombocytopenia (thrombocytopenia for short; D69.4- Other primary thrombocytopenia; D69.5- Secondary thrombocytopenia) occurs when the number of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood is less than 150,000/μl (150 x 109/l). Platelets, or thrombocytes, are solid components in the blood. They have their function in blood clotting by attaching themselves to the surrounding tissue (“platelet adhesion”) or to … Thrombocytopenia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Perthes Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

In Perthes disease – colloquially called Perthes disease – (synonyms: Calvé-Legg-Perthes disease; Calvé-Legg-Perthes osteochondrosis; Calvé-Legg-Perthes syndrome; coxa plana idiopathica; juvenile femoral osteochondrosis; juvenile femoral head necrosis; juvenile osteochondrosis of the caput femoris; juvenile osteochondrosis of the femoral head; Legg disease; Maydl disease; Calvé-Legg-Perthes disease [osteochondrosis deformans coxae juvenilis]; Perthes disease; osteochondropathia deformans coxae juvenilis; osteochondrosis … Perthes Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Sleeping Sickness (African Trypanosomiasis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis): The following stages of the disease can be distinguished: Primary lesion Hemolymphatic stage (stage 1) Meningoencephalitic stage (stage 2) Initial (after one to two weeks) Primary lesion (trypanosome chancre) at the site where the pathogen entered (sting, wound, etc.) – heals spontaneously after a … Sleeping Sickness (African Trypanosomiasis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Hepatic Encephalopathy: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Ammonia – liver detoxification performance parameter [ammonia ↑] Small blood count Inflammatory parameter – CRP (C-reactive protein) Electrolytes – calcium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphate. Blood gas analysis (BGA) with lactate determination. Serum globulins Serum albumin – important protein (protein) [albumin ↓, as a sign of liver … Hepatic Encephalopathy: Test and Diagnosis