General measures Therapy for polycythemia depends on the exact cause. Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Aim for normal weight!Determination of BMI (Body Mass Index, body mass index) or body composition using electrical impedance analysis. Below the BMI lower limit (from the age of 45: 22; from the age of 55: 23; from the age … Polycythemia: Therapy
Influenza vaccination (flu shot) is the most important and effective preventive measure. Prevention of influenza (flu) further requires attention to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Consumption of stimulants Tobacco (smoking) – increases oxidative stress, weakens the immune system, and damages the respiratory system … Influenza (Flu): Prevention
Blood, hematopoietic organs-immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Disc prolapse (herniated disc). Lumbar syndrome (lumbar spine syndrome). Rheumatic diseases/bone pain, unspecified. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48). Malignant neoplasms, unspecified. Urinary bladder tumors, unspecified Ureteral tumors, unspecified Bone metastases (daughter tumors) Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99) Neurological disorders, unspecified Symptoms … Prostate Cancer: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Hormone diagnostics Stage I Cortisol, free (8:00 a.m.) [↓]; cortisol in 24-hour urine [↓] Note: A normal baseline cortisol level (approximately 30% of cases) does not rule out Addison’s disease! ACTH [↑] TSH Aldosterone [↓; serum aldosterone was below the detection limit in two-thirds of patients] ] … Addison’s Disease: Test and Diagnosis
TNM classification Category Status Brief description T (tumor) Tis Carcinoma in situ T1 Largest diameter <3 cm, surrounded by lung tissue or visceral pleura, main bronchus not involved T1a(mi) Minimally invasive adenocarcinoma (adenocarcinoma with lepidic growth pattern < 3 cm in greatest extent with a solid portion < 5 mm in diameter) T1a Largest diameter … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Classification
Laboratory parameters of 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Electrolytes – calcium, phosphate Fasting glucose (fasting blood sugar) Liver parameters – alanine aminotransferase (ALT, GPT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST, GOT), glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (gamma-GT, GGT), alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin. Renal parameters – urea, creatinine, cystatin C or creatinine … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Test and Diagnosis
Poliomyelitis vaccination (polio vaccine) is the most important and effective preventive measure.To prevent poliomyelitis (polio), further attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Other risk factors Intramuscular injections predispose to paralysis of the affected limb in poliomyelitis. Medications “Vaccine polio” (vaccine-derived poliovirus) by live oral vaccineNote: The inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) confers vaccine protection … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Prevention
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of morbilli (measles). Family history What is the current health status of your relatives? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any symptoms such as fever and signs of a cold? Have you noticed a skin or … Measles (Morbilli): Medical History
Pressure ulcer (thesaurus synonyms: Decubitus presacralis; decubitus sacralis; decubital ulcer; decubital ulcer of leg; decubital ulcer of foot; decubital ulcer of thigh; decubital ulcer of coccyx; decubital ulcerAnaldecubitus; Decubital ulcer of heel; Decubital ulcer of hip; Decubital ulcer of calf; Decubital ulcer of back; Decubital ulcer of anal area; Decubital ulcer of sacrum; Decubital ulcer … Pressure Ulcer
Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of bronchial carcinoma (lung cancer). Family history Are there frequent tumor cases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed symptoms such as irritable cough, fever, or shortness of breath? Have … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Medical History
Medical device diagnosis is usually not required.
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Fatigue: Lab Test
