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Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you live/work in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed red papules on … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Testicular Torsion: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Incarcerated hernia – incarcerated soft tissue hernia. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48) Testicular tumor, unspecified Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99). Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis). Hydatid torsion – twisting of testicular/epididymal appendages. Orchitis (inflammation of the testis) Scrotal edema – accumulation of … Testicular Torsion: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease; as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland and any structural changes such as nodules; if necessary, with fine needle … Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Fatigue: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may occur along with Fatigue: Leading symptom Fatigue or listlessness Accompanying symptoms (other general symptoms). Loss of appetite Exhaustion Fever Weight loss Pain in the limbs Cold sensation Fatigue Feeling of weakness Feeling of discomfort Warning signs (red flags) of tumor disease (cancer) Anemia (anemia) Chronic pain of unclear origin … Fatigue: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation): Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Superinfection of scratch wounds, especially on the back of the head, neck, and behind the ears (staphylococci and streptococci). Pediculosis capitis is potential vector of highly pathogenic bacteria: Bartonella quintana … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Complications

Abnormal Reflexes

A reflex refers to an automatic, involuntary response of an organ tissue, such as a muscle or gland, to a stimulus. One can distinguish physiologic (“natural” or age-appropriate) reflexes from pathologic (abnormal) reflexes (ICD-10-GM R29.2 abnormal reflexes) as well as primitive reflexes. Physiological reflexes, in turn, can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic reflexes. In … Abnormal Reflexes

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing) of skin (especially scalp) [due tosymptoms: erythematous (“accompanied by redness of the skin”) papules (lat.: papula “vesicle”), occasionally regional lymphadenopathy (enlargement of lymph nodes)] Square brackets [ ] indicate … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Examination