Examinations of the Ears

Our ears play an important role in our daily lives. They help us orient ourselves in space, transmit information and enable us to communicate with others. In addition, the organ of balance is also located there. What examinations and tests can the ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor perform if something is wrong with the … Examinations of the Ears

Thinking About the Thyroid Gland When you Have an Unfulfilled Desire to Have Children

When the desired child fails to materialize, many couples undertake a veritable odyssey of treatment. It is often overlooked that the cause of infertility may not lie in the abdomen, but in the neck area: in a disorder of the thyroid gland. Professor Gerhard Hintze, Bad Oldesloe, pointed out this connection for the Thyroid Forum: … Thinking About the Thyroid Gland When you Have an Unfulfilled Desire to Have Children

Piriformis Syndrome

Definition In Piriformis syndrome, irritation of the sciatic nerve causes pain radiating from the hip, which is similar to a herniated disc in the lumbar spine, but is spatially and causally independent of it. It takes its name from the piriformis muscle (pear-shaped muscle), which exerts or transmits internal or external pressure on the sciatic … Piriformis Syndrome

Symptoms | Piriformis Syndrome

Symptoms Piriformis syndrome is often similar to a herniated disc with pain in the lumbar region, the back of the buttocks and even the possibility of radiating into the leg. The character of the pain is bright and sharp, as is common with nerve pain. The pain radiates often according to the course of the … Symptoms | Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome or herniated disc – How can I tell the difference? | Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome or herniated disc – How can I tell the difference? A herniated disc and Piriformis Syndrome cause very similar symptoms in the area of the sciatic nerve. Both trigger the typical nerve pain that can extend down to the tips of the toes. Usually, such symptoms are first suspected to be caused by … Piriformis syndrome or herniated disc – How can I tell the difference? | Piriformis Syndrome

These tests are carried out in case of heart failure

Introduction Elderly people often suffer from cardiac insufficiency or heart failure. Almost 20% of >60-year-olds and almost 40% of >70-year-olds in Germany suffer from heart failure, with women being affected less frequently than men. Heart failure cannot be cured and is one of the most common causes of death. Early diagnosis and consistent therapy is … These tests are carried out in case of heart failure

What tests are available for adults? | Autism tests – Which ones are there?

What tests are available for adults? There are many questionnaires available for adults. Since adult behaviour is more difficult to assess than that of children, these tests are most useful in helping to make a diagnosis in adulthood. If a severe form of autism exists, it is diagnosed in childhood. This implies that forms of … What tests are available for adults? | Autism tests – Which ones are there?