Herpes infection Herpes infection is a widespread viral infection that lasts a lifetime and always spreads when the immune system is weakened. The disease is highly infectious and spreads through direct contact with other people, for example when kissing or playing together in kindergarten. Known symptoms include itching and tingling of the affected skin areas, … Herpes infection | Oral mucosa changes
What is an oral mucosa change? Oral mucosa changes are pathological changes of the mucosa in the area of the tongue, cheek, palate or jaw ridge. It can be roughness, elevation, hardening or thickening. Changes in color towards red or white are also possible. The changed areas can form blisters, become sore or form nodules. … Oral mucosa changes
Squamous cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma refers to malignant tumors of the skin and mucous membrane and is the second most common type of tumor of skin cells. In the oral cavity, it mainly affects the cheek mucous membrane, tongue or throat. The disease develops on severely damaged skin areas or chronic wounds. Causes can … Squamous cell carcinoma | Oral mucosa changes
Mouth Thrush Mouth thrush is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Candida Albicans, which spreads mainly in the area of the mouth and throat. The characteristic symptom is a whitish, wipeable coating on a reddened oral mucosa. Sometimes only reddened areas of the tongue appear. Other symptoms are a feeling of dryness in the … Mouth Thrush | Oral mucosa changes
Definition Dizziness with fatigue is the name given to two symptoms that can occur together and are often mutually dependent. The cause is often a combination of many factors, such as lack of sleep and stress. However, there are also various diseases that can be considered as causes. These include, for example, an anaemia or … Dizziness and fatigue
What role does stress play? Stress is very common and plays a role in the development of many symptoms. For example, stress can cause a lack of sleep or sleep disturbances, which in turn leads to long-lasting tiredness. Dizziness can also be an expression of insomnia and can be accompanying. However, it is also possible … What role does stress play? | Dizziness and fatigue
Diagnosis For the diagnosis of dizziness and fatigue, the medical history, i.e. the doctor-patient conversation, plays an important role. During this discussion, the closer circumstances and possible causes can be identified more precisely. Depending on the suspicion, further diagnostic tools are available. These include, for example, the physical examination, which plays an important role especially … Diagnosis | Dizziness and fatigue
Treatment The treatment of the symptoms dizziness and fatigue depends on the underlying cause. In acute attacks of dizziness and fatigue, it helps many sufferers to go out into the fresh air for a few minutes or to sit or lie down outside for a short time. This stimulates the circulation again and can stabilize … Treatment | Dizziness and fatigue
Trembling hands are nothing unusual and in adolescence they are usually not a cause for concern. By definition, trembling hands are an uncontrolled, involuntary, but rhythmic hand movement that usually includes the forearms. The frequency with which the tremor occurs can vary from disease to disease. Causes The most common causes of trembling hands in … Trembling hands in youth
Diagnosis The diagnosis of exactly which disease is hidden behind the trembling of the hands, if it is a disease, can take different lengths of time. Particularly with regard to alcohol or drug consumption, patients must be open and honest with their doctor in order to protect themselves from overdiagnosis and unnecessary physical stress. In … Diagnosis | Trembling hands in youth
TreatmentTherapy Since trembling hands in adolescence cannot be attributed to a single disease, the respective therapies also differ. If alcohol or drug withdrawal is the reason for the shakiness, one can try to reduce the dose of the drug in small steps so that the body slowly gets used to the normal state again and … TreatmentTherapy | Trembling hands in youth
Introduction Iodine (scientific notation: iodine) is a trace element which is necessary in the body for the production of thyroid hormones. The thyroid hormones have an important function in growth and development. It is therefore important that enough iodine is absorbed through food. Natural sources include sea fish and marine animals. In the population, however, … Iodine in the human body