A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye) [nosebleeds, jaundice]. Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin changes)? Pulsations? … Yellow Fever: Examination
To prevent salpingitis or oophoritis (adnexitis/ovary and fallopian tube inflammation), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Lack of genital hygiene Promiscuity (frequent change of partners)
Computed tomography of the extremities (synonyms: extremity CT; CT extremities) refers to a radiologic examination procedure in which the extremities (arms and legs) are examined using computed tomography (CT). Indications (areas of application) Suspected osteopenia (reduction in bone density)/osteoporosis (bone loss) – determination of bone density. Degenerative changes in the bones or joints. Inflammation in … Computer Tomography of Extremities
Therapy of cramps and spasms of the musculature is carried out depending on the cause. Symptomatic muscle spasms should be excluded! General measures Acute muscle spasm: stretch cramped muscle or tense antagonists. For prophylaxis in nocturnal calf cramps, passive stretching exercises should be performed regularly. Stretching the cramped muscles or tension of the counterparts of … Muscle Cramps and Spasms: Therapy
In anal fissure – colloquially called anal fissure – (Latin fissura: fissure, crack; synonyms: Anal fissure; Anal fissure; Acute anal fissure; Anal rhagade; Chronic anal fissure; Fissura ani; Fistula in ano; Nontraumatic and nonpuerperal anus laceration; Nontraumatic anal fissure; Rectal fissure; Rectal rhagade; ICD-10-GM K60. 0: Acute anal fissure; ICD-10-GM K60.1: Chronic anal fissure; ICD-10-GM … Anal Fissure: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
To prevent pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Malnutrition and undernutrition – low protein diet. Pleasure food consumption Alcohol* (abuse) Tobacco (smoking): Possibly increases the risk of acute pancreatitis Increases the risk for chronic pancreatitis and accelerates the progression of the disease Blunt … Inflammation of the Pancreas: Prevention
Respiratory System (J00-J99) Respiratory infection, unspecified Pneumonia (pneumonia), interstitial (caused by other pathogens: e.g., chlamydia, legionella, mycoplasma, influenza and parainfluenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenoviruses). SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; severe acute respiratory syndrome) – when the respiratory tract is infected with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-1 (SARS-associated coronavirus, SARS-CoV), atypical pneumonia (pneumonia) occurs; lethality (mortality … MERS Coronavirus: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Orthostatic hypotension may indicate a deficiency of the following vital substance (micronutrients): Orthostatic hypotension, although rare, may be a symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substance (micronutrients) can be used for supportive therapy: Sodium chloride (table salt): a high-salt diet provides a fluid increase in … Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension): Micronutrient Therapy
Therapy for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) depends on the cause. In Parkinson’s disease-related dysphagia, studies demonstrate response to L-dopa in some patients. If dysphagia persists, complete or partial replacement of nutrition via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG; endoscopically placed artificial access from the outside through the abdominal wall into the stomach) may be required. General measures Strive … Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia): Therapy
The kidneys of an adult produce approximately 1-1.5 liters of urine, also known as urine, every day. In this way, the body’s fluid balance is regulated. Furthermore, metabolic end products are excreted with the urine, such as urea or uric acid. Examination of the urine provides information about: Condition of the kidneys as well as … Qualitative Urine Protein Differentiation
Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Marfan syndrome – genetic disorder that can be inherited in an autosomal-dominant manner or occur in an isolated fashion (as a new mutation); systemic connective tissue disorder that is most notable for tall stature, spider-limbedness, and hyperextensibility of the joints; 75% of these patients have an aneurysm (pathologic … Intervertebral Disc Damage (Discopathy): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
General measures Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on existing disease MAO inhibitors due tointeraction with tetrabenazine. Medical aids Wheelchairs, armchairs as well as beds specially adapted for Huntington’s disease. Regular checkups Regular medical checkups Nutritional medicine Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the … Huntington’s Disease: Therapy
