Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Improvement of prognosis Slowing of tumor growth Palliative (preservation of quality of life) Therapy recommendations Depending on the histological (“fine tissue”) findings, there are different approaches to chemotherapy of bronchial carcinoma. No dosages of cytostatic drugs (substances that inhibit cell growth or cell division) are given below, because therapy regimens are constantly being … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Drug Therapy

Fatigue: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Respiratory System (J00-J99) Influenza – group of acute febrile upper respiratory tract infections. Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) Sinusitis (sinusitis) Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Iron deficiency anemia (anemia caused by iron deficiency). Hemolytic anemia – forms of anemia (anemia) characterized by increased degradation or decay (hemolysis) of erythrocytes (red blood … Fatigue: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Fatigue: Examination

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; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Oral cavity Pharynx (throat) Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin … Fatigue: Examination

Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease; as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland and any structural changes such as nodules; if necessary, with fine needle … Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic Targets Symptomatic therapy Diagnosis finding Therapy recommendations Analgesia (analgesics/painkillers) according to WHO staging scheme until definitive therapy when diagnosis is confirmed: Non-opioid analgesic (paracetamol, first-line agent). Low-potency opioid analgesic (e.g., tramadol) + non-opioid analgesic. High-potency opioid analgesic (eg, morphine) + non-opioid analgesic.

Abnormal Reflexes: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of abnormal reflexes. Family history Are there any conditions in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What changes have you … Abnormal Reflexes: Medical History

Testicular Swelling: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing): skin and mucous membranes. Inspection and palpation (palpation) of abdomen (abdomen) (tenderness?, knocking pain?, coughing pain?, guarding tension?, hernial orifices?, renal bearing knocking pain?) [abdominal mass?]; exclusion of supraclavicular … Testicular Swelling: Examination

Abnormal Reflexes: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). Physiologic in neonates (pyramidal tract not yet fully formed). Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Vascular disease such as apoplexy (stroke) or intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding within the skull; parenchymal, subarachnoid, sub- and epidural, and supra- and infratentorial hemorrhage) Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48). Brain tumors, unspecified Psyche – nervous system … Abnormal Reflexes: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with testicular swelling: Leading symptom Testicular swelling Associated symptoms Pressure sensitivity Pain Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin region Caveat (Attention)! If acute swelling of the testicles occurs with or without pain in the scrotum, often radiating to the groin, an immediate presentation to theUrologist is urgent! … Testicular Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Testicular Torsion: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of testicular torsion (testicular torsion). Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you have any pain? If yes, when does the pain occur? Did the pain come on suddenly?* Where is the pain localized? (Testicle, groin?) How long … Testicular Torsion: Medical History

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)

Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) (synonyms: head lice infestation, pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis; ICD-10 B85.0: pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis) refers to infestation of the scalp with the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). It belongs to the order Anoplura (lice). Head lice are lice about two to three millimeters in size that … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation): Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Superinfection of scratch wounds, especially on the back of the head, neck, and behind the ears (staphylococci and streptococci). Pediculosis capitis is potential vector of highly pathogenic bacteria: Bartonella quintana … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications