Brief overview Treatment: Treatment is not absolutely necessary. If the lipoma causes discomfort, is very large or is aesthetically unpleasant, it can usually be removed by a doctor. Prognosis: The risk of a benign lipoma developing into a malignant tumor is very low. After removal, lipomas occasionally recur. Symptoms: Lipomas usually do not cause any … Lipoma: description, treatment
Orbital floor fracture: brief overview Definition: fracture of the orbit at its weakest point, the floor bone Causes: Typically a fist blow or being hit by a hard ball Symptoms: Swelling and bruising around the eye, double vision, disturbance of sensation in the face, limited mobility of the eye, sunken eyeball, further visual disturbances, pain … Orbital Floor Fracture: Causes, Treatment, Prognosis
Brief overview Symptoms: Dejection, loss of interest, joylessness, sleep disturbances, anxiety, guilt, in severe cases: Suicidal and infanticidal thoughts. Treatment: simple measures such as relief offers, psycho- and behavioral therapy, sometimes antidepressants Causes and risk factors: Propensity to depression, social conflicts and worries. Diagnostics: doctor’s consultations, postpartum depression test EPDS Course and prognosis: Postpartum depression … Postpartum depression: Symptoms, Treatment
Brief overview Causes: Tendonitis of the sole of the foot (plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciitis), heel spur, pathological changes of the Achilles tendon, bursitis, bone fracture, Bechterew’s disease, S1 syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, congenital fusion of heel bone and navicular bone When to see a doctor? If the heel pain persists for a longer period … Heel Pain (Tarsalgia): Causes, Treatment, Tips
Caries treatment in the early stage In early stage caries, there are only changes on the surface of the teeth, a hole has not yet appeared. At such an early stage, treatment by the dentist is not necessarily needed. You can try to see if you can remove the caries yourself. To do this, firstly, … Treatment of Tooth Decay: What You Should Know
Distortion: Description A distortion (sprain) is an injury to the ligaments (ligaments) or the joint capsule. It is usually caused by twisting of the joint. The ligaments serve to stabilize the joints. They guide the movement and ensure that the joint moves only to a certain extent. The ligaments are made of elastic collagen fibers. … Sprain (Distortion): Causes, Treatment
Brief overview Treatment: fitting or orthopedic shoes, orthotics, shoe inserts, taping, surgery such as a tendon repositioning or joint reconstruction. Causes: Unsuitable, too tight footwear, foot malpositions such as splay foot, pointed foot and hollow foot, other toe malpositions such as hallux valgus Symptoms: Pain, which often occurs later in life, gait disturbances and deformation … Hammer Toe: Treatment, Causes, Symptoms
How is gynecomastia treated? In many cases, gynecomastia (enlargement of the mammary gland tissue on one or both sides of the breast) in men regresses on its own. Especially in the case of pubertal gynecomastia, this is usually the case before the age of 20. Then treatment is usually not necessary. In contrast to true … Gynecomastia Surgery: Treatment and Course
Brief overview Symptoms: In congenital form, curvature of the penis is the main symptom; in acquired form, curvature, nodular induration, pain during intercourse, possibly tingling, erectile dysfunction Causes and risk factors: Congenital form: Gene mutation, often along with other genital changes. Acquired: Cause still unknown, possibly micro-injuries from accident; risk factors: faulty connective tissue metabolism, … Penile Curvature: Causes & Treatment
Brief overview Treatment: minoxidil or caffeine-containing agents; finasteride in tablet form; possibly hair transplant; wig or toupee; shaving baldness; antiandrogens in women. Causes: Usually hereditary hair loss; only in women is hereditary hair loss pathological. When to see a doctor: In case of very rapid progress; rather diffuse or circular hair loss; severe hair loss … Male Pattern Baldness: Treatment & Causes
Can cradle cap be removed? More important than the question of how to remove cradle cap is whether it is advisable to remove it at all. Doctors recommend not doing this. This is because cradle cap is usually the first manifestation of atopic dermatitis. It would do no good to remove the scabs, but rather … How to remove or treat milk crust?
Sunburn: Description Sunburn (dermatitis solaris) is an acute inflammation of the superficial layers of the skin, accompanied by a visible reddening of the skin and even blistering. The cause is too much UV radiation (especially UV-B radiation) – regardless of whether it comes from the sun or an artificial source of radiation. The radiation damage … Sunburn: Prevention and treatment