Associated symptoms The consumption of alcohol can cause both spinning dizziness and swindling. In the case of vertigo, the person affected has the feeling that the surroundings revolve around him or her. In the case of swaying vertigo, the main cause is insecurity of standing and walking, as the person has the feeling that the … Associated symptoms | Dizziness and alcohol
Diagnosis In general, no special diagnosis is required for dizziness that occurs after alcohol consumption. The connection between alcohol consumption and the patient’s symptoms is usually clear. However, if the dizziness persists or occurs independently of alcohol consumption, further diagnosis should be made. This involves examining the organ of equilibrium in the inner ear and … Diagnosis | Dizziness and alcohol
Prognosis Dizziness associated with alcohol consumption usually only lasts until all the alcohol has been metabolized and eliminated from the body. As a symptom of a hangover, dizziness may persist the following day, but usually disappears on its own. A well-balanced meal in the morning and a sufficient amount to drink will quickly get the … Prognosis | Dizziness and alcohol
Definition The term hyperventilation stands for the unphysiological phenomenon of accelerated and deepened breathing (hyper = too much, ventilation = aeration of the lungs). Physiological regulation Normally our respiratory drive is regulated by neurogenic and chemical stimuli. Especially the chemical stimulus is crucial in terms of hyperventilation. To understand hyperventilation, it is important to understand … Hyperventilation (psychogenic)
Symptoms The symptoms of psychogenic hyperventilation are often described under the synonym “hyperventilation syndrome”. Despite the increased breathing, patients experience a feeling of breathlessness, so that they often panic and become even more involved in accelerated but also ineffective breathing. The most common symptoms reported by patients are cold sweat, trembling, panic, dizziness, headache, increased … Symptoms | Hyperventilation (psychogenic)
Diagnostics Here, the clinical signs play a decisive role. In addition, a blood gas analysis is performed to support the suspected diagnosis of hyperventilation. This is expected to result in lowered bicarbonate and CO2 values, usually with increased pH and O2 values. Basically, the explicit diagnosis of the psychogenic hyperventilation form is an exclusion diagnosis. … Diagnostics | Hyperventilation (psychogenic)
Synonym alcoholism, alcohol disease, alcohol addiction, drunkenness, ethylism, dipsomania, potomania Introduction Alcohol addiction is considered a widespread phenomenon within Germany and the western world. Meanwhile, the pathological consumption of alcoholic beverages is even recognized as an independent disease and a therapy for this reason is fully covered by health insurance companies. The effects of alcohol … Alcohol addiction
Diagnostics In fact, the self-assessment of the person concerned plays a considerable role in determining the presence of an alcohol addiction. As a rule, however, people suffering from alcohol addiction are not able to assess their own drinking behaviour as problematic over a long period of time. In most cases, it is not the affected … Diagnostics | Alcohol addiction
Introduction The constriction or loss of elasticity of blood vessels means that the heart has to build up more pressure so that the blood flow can be maintained in such a way that all organ systems continue to be supplied with sufficient blood. In an adult, a value of 120/80mmHg is considered normal; if values … Symptoms of high blood pressure
Specific symptoms in women The symptoms in women are identical to those of men. Especially in women from menopause onwards, the symptoms are often due to a hormonal change in the body. If the symptoms mentioned above occur during pregnancy or when taking oral contraceptives, they may also be the cause of the symptoms. They … Specific symptoms in women | Symptoms of high blood pressure
Symptoms in children In general, high blood pressure in children can also go completely asymptomatic for years. Therefore, if symptoms such as recurring headaches, dizziness, reduced performance, ringing in the ears, frequent nosebleeds, sleep disturbances, atypical nausea and vomiting and even visual disturbances occur, the blood pressure should be measured and clarified on three different … Symptoms in children | Symptoms of high blood pressure
Own measures It has been shown that there is a whole range of things that a Parkinson’s patient can do himself to positively influence his disease. Exercise: As with many diseases, regular exercise helps with Parkinson’s disease. Although it is true that there is a progressive restriction in mobility, a patient does not have to … Own measures | Therapy of a Parkinson’s disease
