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WPW Syndrome: Therapy, Symptoms

Brief overview Treatment: Cauterization of the additional conduction pathways (ablation), medication, electrocardioversion Symptoms: Does not occur in every patient, sudden rapid heartbeat or palpitations, heart stumbling, sometimes dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath Causes: As yet unknown, possibly embryonic maldevelopment of the heart, often in combination with other congenital heart defects Diagnosis: Medical history, physical … WPW Syndrome: Therapy, Symptoms

Muscle Twitching: Triggers, Therapy, Disorders

Brief overview Causes of muscle twitching: e.g. stress, mineral deficiency, stimulants (like caffeine), various diseases like ALS, Parkinson or diabetes mellitus When is muscle twitching dangerous? When it is a symptom of a serious disease. This may be indicated by the fact that it does not occur only sporadically. What can be done against muscle … Muscle Twitching: Triggers, Therapy, Disorders

Thyroid Cancer: Prognosis & Therapy

Brief overview Prognosis: Depends on cancer type and progression; poor prognosis in anaplastic form, other forms with therapy have good cure and survival rates Symptoms: Initially no symptoms; later hoarseness, difficulty breathing and swallowing; swollen lymph nodes; possibly swelling of neck; medullary form: Cramps, sensory disturbances, severe diarrhea. Causes and risk factors: Unknown in many … Thyroid Cancer: Prognosis & Therapy

Impotence: Causes, Frequency, Therapy

Brief overview What is impotence? Penis does not stiffen sufficiently or long enough for satisfying sex act Causes: various physical and/or psychological reasons, e.g. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, injuries to the corpus cavernosum, stress, inhibitions, depression Attending physician: urologist or andrologist Examination: discussion, possibly also with partner, examination of penis and testicles, if necessary also via … Impotence: Causes, Frequency, Therapy

Ankle Ligament Tear: Symptoms and Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: pain, swelling, bruising, limited mobility and difficulty walking Treatment: Immobilization (splints, bandages), cooling, compression (pressure bandage), elevation, pain-relieving medication, physiotherapy, surgery Prognosis: With early treatment, the chances of recovery are good. Late effects such as pain on exertion often occur despite treatment. Examinations and diagnosis: Palpation of the joint, joint function tests, … Ankle Ligament Tear: Symptoms and Therapy

Wegener’s Disease: Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview Description: rare inflammatory vascular disease that can affect the whole body and is accompanied by the formation of small tissue nodules (granulomas). It mainly affects adults. Symptoms: Initially mostly symptoms in the ear, nose and throat area (e.g. runny nose, nosebleeds, sinusitis, middle ear infection) as well as general complaints (fever, night sweats, … Wegener’s Disease: Symptoms, Therapy

Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms & Therapy

Brief overview What is bacterial vaginosis? Disturbance of the balance of the natural vaginal flora through the proliferation of potentially pathogenic germs, displacing the “good” bacteria. Symptoms: Often none. In other cases, mainly thin, grayish-white discharge that smells unpleasant (“fishy”). Occasional signs of inflammation such as redness, burning and itching. Possibly also pain during sex … Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms & Therapy

Gum Recession: Signs, Therapy

Brief overview Treatment and prevention: proper brushing of teeth, regular self-checking of gums, regular dental visits and oral hygiene, correction of ill-fitting dentures, healthy diet, bite splint (for nocturnal teeth grinding), possible removal of tongue/lip piercing, gum grafting (in severe cases). Symptoms: loss of volume and recession of the gums. Severity levels according to Miller … Gum Recession: Signs, Therapy

Burning Tongue: Causes and Therapy

Brief overview What is tongue burning? A sensory disturbance in the area of the tongue, but sometimes also in the whole mouth, which is permanent or occurs periodically. May be accompanied by dry mouth, thirst and/or altered sense of taste. Description: Burning, tingling or numbness of the tongue (and possibly in other regions of the … Burning Tongue: Causes and Therapy

Premenstrual syndrome: Symptoms & therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: Physical symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, nausea, headaches; psychological symptoms such as sadness, mood swings, depressive moods Treatment: Sufficient sleep and exercise, balanced diet, relaxation and meditation exercises, hot water bottles; in severe cases, medication such as painkillers, antidepressants, dehydrating agents; possibly complementary healing methods such as herbal medicine and homeopathy … Premenstrual syndrome: Symptoms & therapy

Brain Aneurysm: Definition, Therapy

Brief overview Treatment: Sometimes no treatment, but observation of the aneurysm, possibly two treatment procedures “clipping” or “coiling”, the choice of treatment procedure depends on the individual case Symptoms: Sometimes no symptoms, possibly interference with certain cranial nerves, if the aneurysm ruptures (“bursts”), devastating headaches, nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness, unconsciousness Course of the disease and … Brain Aneurysm: Definition, Therapy

Rectal Carcinoma: Symptoms and Therapy

Brief overview: rectal cancer What is rectal cancer? Colon cancer in the last section of the large intestine How do rectal carcinomas develop? Mostly from initially benign intestinal polyps (mainly adenomas) Frequency: about 25,000 people develop new rectal cancer each year, men slightly more often Symptoms: Blood in the stool, painful bowel movements, sometimes changes … Rectal Carcinoma: Symptoms and Therapy