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Lipodema: Therapy, Symptoms, Causes

Brief overview Treatment: Compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, weight control, surgical procedures such as liposuction (liposuction) Symptoms: Symmetrical increase in fatty tissue on the legs (and/or arms), pressure and tension pain, tendency to bruising, disproportionate, typically hands and feet are not affected Causes and risk factors: Not fully understood, probably genetic factors, hormonal influences, … Lipodema: Therapy, Symptoms, Causes

Dysgrammatism in children – therapy

Different professionals have different approaches to treating dysgrammatism. The treatment concept also depends individually on the age of the child and the type and degree of dysgrammatism. A speech therapist usually has the child do exercises on listening attention, rhythm, and using correct word and sentence constructions. He uses picture stories and role-playing. If the … Dysgrammatism in children – therapy

Hemoptysis (Coughing Up Blood): Causes, Therapy

Brief overview What is hemoptysis? Coughing up blood, i.e. coughing with bloody sputum. The attenuated form is called hemoptysis. Possible causes: Bronchitis, congenital or acquired bronchial outpouchings, malignant tumors in the lungs, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary abscess, pulmonary hypertension, vascular malformations, autoimmune diseases, increased bleeding tendency (e.g., due to certain medications), lung injuries. Brief overview … Hemoptysis (Coughing Up Blood): Causes, Therapy

Lupus erythematosus: Types, Therapy

Brief overview What is lupus erythematosus? Rare chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects mainly young women. Two main forms: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Symptoms: CLE affects only the skin with typical butterfly-shaped skin changes on parts of the body exposed to the sun, SLE additionally affects internal organs (e.g. kidney … Lupus erythematosus: Types, Therapy

Scoliosis: Therapy and Symptoms

Brief overview Treatment: physiotherapy, corset, plaster, brace technique, surgery, special exercises Symptoms: shoulders standing up at different heights, crooked pelvis, crooked head, lateral “rib hump”, back pain, tension Causes and risk factors: predominantly unknown cause; secondary scoliosis, for example, due to congenital or acquired diseases or injuries Diagnosis: Physical examination, Adams test, mobility/strength tests, X-ray, … Scoliosis: Therapy and Symptoms

Gastric Polyps: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Decreased gastric juice production, hereditary factors, possibly medications and external influences (smoking, alcohol). Symptoms: Usually no symptoms; with large polyps, feeling of fullness, pressure and loss of appetite possible Examination and diagnosis: gastroscopy, usually with examination of a tissue sample (biopsy) of the polyps. Treatment: Removal of gastric polyps … Gastric Polyps: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy

Scabies (Krätze): Symptoms, Transmission, Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: Small pustules/blisters, small, reddish-brown mite ducts on warm parts of the body (between fingers and toes, inner edges of feet, armpit area, around the nipple areolas, penis shaft, anal region), severe itching, burning (intensified at night) allergy-like skin rash Treatment: externally applied insecticides (whole body treatment), tablets if necessary Causes and risk … Scabies (Krätze): Symptoms, Transmission, Therapy

Compulsive Checking: Therapy and Symptoms

Brief overview Therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy with confrontation exercises, sometimes supported by medication. Symptoms: Recurrent acts of control such as checking objects (e.g., stove, doors) combined with anxiety and inner tension; sufferers know their behavior is irrational Causes: Interplay of biological (genetic) factors and environmental influences (such as traumatic childhood, unfavorable upbringing) Diagnosis: Taking of … Compulsive Checking: Therapy and Symptoms

Esophageal Varices: Symptoms, Risks, Therapy

Brief overview Treatment: vessel sclerotherapy or rubber band ligation, balloon tamponade in case of massive bleeding Symptoms: Bloody vomiting Causes and risk factors: The main cause is a shrunken liver (cirrhosis) and the resulting high blood pressure in the portal vein Diagnosis: esophagoscopy or gastroscopy Course and prognosis: A large proportion of esophageal varices bleed … Esophageal Varices: Symptoms, Risks, Therapy