Brief overview abstract: disease of civilization, almost everybody is affected at least once in his life especially by back pain in the lower back, women more frequently, classification among others according to localization (upper, middle or lower back), duration (acute, subacute and chronic back pain) and cause (specific and non-specific back pain). Treatment: For specific … Back Pain: Triggers, Therapy, Exercises
Dissociative disorder: description Dissociative disorder is a complex psychological phenomenon. In reaction to an unbearable experience, those affected blank out memories of it to the point of erasing their own identity. Healthy people perceive their “I” as a unity of thoughts, actions and feelings. In a dissociative disorder, this stable image of one’s own identity … Dissociative Disorder: Triggers, Signs, Therapy
Brief overview What is sun allergy? Mostly not a real allergy, but another kind of hypersensitivity to UV radiation. Causes: not conclusively clarified; allergens or also free radicals (aggressive oxygen compounds) are suspected Symptoms: variable: itching, reddening of the skin, vesicles and/or blisters are common Diagnosis: patient interview, light test Treatment: cool, moisturize, in severe … Sun Allergy: Description, Triggers, Symptoms, Treatment
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
Brief overview What is Japanese encephalitis? An inflammation of the brain caused by a virus, which is particularly common in South-East Asia. Causes: Japanese encephalitis viruses, which are transmitted by blood-sucking mosquitoes Symptoms: usually no or only mild symptoms such as headaches and fever, in children mainly gastrointestinal complaints. Rarely severe courses with symptoms such … Japanese Encephalitis: Triggers, Symptoms, Prevention
Alveolitis: Description Alveolitis is an inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs (pulmonary alveoli). An adult lung has about 400 million such alveoli. Taken together, they form an area of about 100 square meters. Gas exchange between blood (in the vessels around the alveoli) and inhaled air (in the alveoli) takes place over this huge … Alveolitis: Triggers, Symptoms, Treatment
Brief overview Symptoms: Skin rash about one to three days after contact with nickel, sometimes digestive problems if the diet is too high in nickel Diagnostics: Epicutaneous test for allergic reactions Causes and risk factors: Contact with nickel is the cause; risk factors are, for example, activities in which those affected come into contact with … Nickel Allergy: Triggers, Symptoms, Diagnosis
Brief overview Symptoms: Nocturnal falling asleep of the hand, paraesthesia, pain, later functional limitations, paralysis, decreased sense of touch. Diagnosis: Query of typical symptoms and possible risk factors, functional and pain tests, measurement of nerve conduction velocity Causes and risk factors: long-term overloading of the wrist, predisposition, rheumatism, injuries, water retention, diabetes, overweight, kidney weakness … Carpal tunnel syndrome: Symptoms, Triggers, Test
Brief overview Course and prognosis: Exaggerated elation during the manic phase is often followed by feelings of guilt. After a manic episode, the likelihood of relapse is high Symptoms: Exaggerated self-esteem, excessive activity, inner restlessness, overestimation of self, volatility, etc., sometimes delusions Causes and risk factors: Disturbed neurotransmitter metabolism in the brain, genetic factors, external … Mania: Triggers, Symptoms, and Treatment
Heat therapy is a generic term for various applications in physiotherapy and physical therapy as well as balneotherapy. In general, heat therapy comprises all therapy methods in which heat is applied to the skin in various forms for mostly 20-40 minutes in order to achieve a blood circulation-promoting, metabolism-stimulating and muscle-relaxing effect. Fields of application … Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy
Bog cushion: What is it? Moor pillows are pillows that are available in different sizes and contain moor from different moor areas, depending on the manufacturer. The bog pillows are produced especially for medical purposes and usually consist of a plastic foil into which the bog is filled. Depending on the manufacturer, the lifetime of … Bog cushion: What is it? | Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy
Peat bath Peat baths are offered in many spas and thermal baths, but there are also similar products for use in the bathtub at home. The peat bath has a centuries-old tradition, although its healing effect is controversial among medical experts. A real peat bath usually consists of fresh peat and thermal water, as this … Peat bath | Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy