Ameloblastoma is a special type of tumor of a locally invasive nature. The name of the tumor is made up of the two Greek words for ‘germ’ and ‘enamel‘. Ameloblastoma originates from those cells that are responsible for the formation of tooth enamel. What is ameloblastoma? Ameloblastoma is a special type of tumor of locally … Ameloblastoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Diver’s disease or decompression sickness has been the downfall of many divers in the past because its causes were not sufficiently researched and known. With the knowledge that exists today and highly modern technology, diver’s sickness can be defeated and prevented. What is diver’s disease? The colloquial term diver’s disease is used for a health … Diving Sickness: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Having beautiful hands is not only a beauty ideal, but also has a health aspect that should not be underestimated. The consequence of insufficient hygiene or lack of care can be a painful nail fold inflammation. What is nail fold inflammation? The nail fold is the area of the finger that is the space between … Nail Fold Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction A numbness on the lip is a sensitivity disorder. The sensitive nerve endings in the skin have problems to perceive sensory stimuli in the lip area and transmit them to the central nervous system (the brain). A numbness is therefore a neurological disorder. It can have various causes. In most cases, however, it is … Numbness on the lip
Other accompanying symptoms Since the causes of numbness in the lip area are very diverse, the most diverse accompanying symptoms are also conceivable. In the event of a stroke, other neurological symptoms such as speech or vision disorders and sudden paralysis occur in addition to the numbness. Pain in the paranasal sinuses or toothache can … Other accompanying symptoms | Numbness on the lip
The duration It is difficult to say how long the numbness lasts on the lip. It depends on its cause. In general, however, it can be said that the numbness is usually temporary and short-lived. A permanent numbness of the lip occurs when the skin nerve is completely severed. This can be the case after … The duration | Numbness on the lip
Introduction Peroneus paresis is a paralysis of the nervus peroneus communis, also called nervus fibularis communis. This is a leg nerve that runs from the knee area to the foot and, together with other nerves, ensures that the lower leg is mobile. It also ensures the sensitivity of the patient in the area of the … Peroneal Palsy
Causes There are several causes of peroneal paresis. A frequent cause is a so-called iatrogenic damage to the peroneal nerve. This means that the nerve has been damaged by medical action (for example during an operation) and the cause of the paresis is therefore indirectly attributable to the doctor. Another cause of peroneal paresis can … Causes | Peroneal Palsy
Diagnosis The diagnosis of peroneal paresis can often be made during the doctor-patient consultation when the patient reports the typical symptoms and signs of failure. During the examination by the doctor, the definitive diagnosis can usually be made on the basis of the numbness in the area of the lower leg described. Only rarely does … Diagnosis | Peroneal Palsy
Prophylaxis In order to avoid peroneal paresis, the patient should take care not to cross the legs permanently and in a strongly angled form, as this can lead to a constriction (compression) of the nerves. Furthermore, especially women should avoid boots with a too high shaft, which cut in the area below the knee. Of … Prophylaxis | Peroneal Palsy
Definition A paraplegic syndrome or paraplegia (med. paraplegia, transverse syndrome) is understood to be damage to the spinal cord and the resulting symptoms. A distinction is made between a complete paraplegic syndrome, in which the spinal cord is completely severed, and an incomplete paraplegic syndrome, in which the spinal cord is only partially damaged. The … The paraplegic syndrome
The accompanying symptoms The accompanying symptoms of paraplegia depend primarily on the extent to which the spinal cord has been damaged. Below the injury, the functions controlled by the affected part of the spinal cord are disrupted. The most common symptoms are paralysis and a loss of sensitivity. In most cases, the damage occurs in … The accompanying symptoms | The paraplegic syndrome
