Sputum: Test and Diagnosis

In the case of only short-term sputum in the context of acute inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, laboratory diagnostics are usually not necessary. 2nd-order laboratory parameters-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters-for differential diagnostic workup Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or … Sputum: Test and Diagnosis

Too Much Sodium (Hypernatremia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate hypernatremia (excess sodium): Nonspecific symptoms: severe thirst* , feeling weak, fatigue, fever, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. Skin and mucous membranes dry* . Oliguria (decreased urine volume with a daily maximum of 500 ml)* . Dyspnea (shortness of breath, as a result of pulmonary edema/water accumulation in the lungs)* … Too Much Sodium (Hypernatremia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Thoracic Spine Syndrome: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

The following are differential diagnoses of thoracic pain (chest pain) – grouped into cardiac and noncardiac: In bold, the most common adult differential diagnoses; in square brackets [children, adolescents], the most common child and adolescent differential diagnoses. A. Cardiac disease (approximately 30% of all cases) Cardiovascular (I00-I99). Acute aortic syndrome (AAS): clinical pictures that can … Thoracic Spine Syndrome: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Impending Premature Birth: 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 and mucous membranes Abdominal wall and inguinal region (groin area). Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Auscultation of the lungs Gynecological-obstetrical examination. Inspection Vulva (external, primary … Impending Premature Birth: Examination

Ringworm (Erythema Infectiosum)

Ringworm (erythema infectiosum) (synonyms: erythema infektiosum; exanthema variegatum; fifth-disease; fifth disease; parvovirus B19 infection; ICD-10-GM B08.3: erythema infectiosum [fifth disease]) is an infectious disease caused by human parvovirus B19 (B19V). Human parvovirus B19 infection. Occurrence: The infection occurs worldwide. The contagiousness (infectiousness or transmissibility of the pathogen) is very high, but not as highly contagious … Ringworm (Erythema Infectiosum)

Anti-Aging: Diagnostics

The basis of the diagnosis of aging processes is an anti-aging check including a nutritional analysis and a vital substance analysis: this check determines your individual health risks – e.g. atherosclerosis risks (arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries), neurodegenerative risks, etc. – cofactors – with causative causes – of existing diseases and what you may be … Anti-Aging: Diagnostics