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Obesity (Adiposity): Types and Causes

Brief overview Treatment: dietary, exercise, behavioral therapy, medication, stomach reduction, obesity cure. Symptoms: Unusually high accumulation of fat in the body, reduced performance, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, joint and back pain, psychological disorders, fatty liver, gout, kidney stones as secondary clinical signs Causes and risk factors: genetic predisposition, unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, … Obesity (Adiposity): Types and Causes

Artificial Fertilization: Types, Risks, Chances

What is artificial insemination? The term artificial insemination covers a range of treatments for infertility. Basically, reproductive physicians help assisted reproduction somewhat so that the egg and sperm can more easily find each other and successfully fuse. Artificial insemination: methods The following three methods of artificial insemination are available: Sperm transfer (insemination, intrauterine insemination, IUI) … Artificial Fertilization: Types, Risks, Chances

Lupus erythematosus: Types, Therapy

Brief overview What is lupus erythematosus? Rare chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects mainly young women. Two main forms: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Symptoms: CLE affects only the skin with typical butterfly-shaped skin changes on parts of the body exposed to the sun, SLE additionally affects internal organs (e.g. kidney … Lupus erythematosus: Types, Therapy

Angina Pectoris: Symptoms, Types

Brief overview Symptoms: pain behind the sternum, radiation to other areas possible, tightness and/or shortness of breath often with fear of death, unstable form: life-threatening, in women/older people/diabetes atypical symptoms such as dizziness, nausea Causes and risk factors: oxygen deficiency of the heart usually due to coronary artery disease, risk factors: smoking, high blood pressure, … Angina Pectoris: Symptoms, Types

Headaches: Types, Causes, Treatment

Brief overview Causes: Triggers such as stress, lack of fluids, screen work, smoking, high blood pressure, viral infections, inflammation, stroke, head injuries, medication, withdrawal from medication When to see a doctor? Always for children and pregnant women with headaches, after head injuries, with recurring or sudden severe headaches, with accompanying symptoms such as vomiting Diagnostics: … Headaches: Types, Causes, Treatment

Cough: Causes, Types, Help

Brief overview What is cough? Rapid, violent expulsion of air; can be acute or chronic, with or without expectoration. Causes: e.g. cold, flu (influenza), bronchitis, allergy, asthma, covid-19, pulmonary embolism, tuberculosis, cardiac insufficiency When to see a doctor? In case of chest pain, shortness of breath, high fever, coughing up large amounts of blood, etc. … Cough: Causes, Types, Help

Epilepsy: Definition, Types, Triggers, Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: Epileptic seizures of varying severity from mere “mental absence” (absence) to convulsions and subsequent twitching with unconsciousness (“grand mal”); localized (focal) seizures also possible Treatment: Usually with medication (antiepileptic drugs); if these do not have sufficient effect, surgery or electrical stimulation of the nervous system (such as vagus nerve stimulation), if necessary. … Epilepsy: Definition, Types, Triggers, Therapy

Edema (Water Retention): Causes, Types

Brief overview What is edema? Swelling caused by fluid stored in the tissue How does edema develop? Due to excess pressure in the smallest blood or lymph vessels, causing fluid to leak into the surrounding tissue Classification according to various criteria: e.g. generalized and regional oedema, perifocal oedema, special forms (such as lymphoedema, Quincke’s oedema) … Edema (Water Retention): Causes, Types

Arthritis: Types, Treatment, and Nutrition

Brief overview Treatment: exercise, warm or cold packs, analgesic medication, possibly joint injections ( cortisone, hyaluronic acid); in advanced stages joint replacement (surgery) Symptoms: pain on exertion, start-up pain (pain at the beginning of physical activity), reduced mobility, joint thickening; in activated osteoarthritis: redness, constant pain, very warm skin Causes and risk factors: Wear and … Arthritis: Types, Treatment, and Nutrition

Brain Tumor: Types, Treatment, Chances of Recovery

Brief overview Causes: The cause of primary brain tumors is usually unclear. Secondary brain tumors (brain metastases) are usually caused by other cancers. In some cases, the trigger is a hereditary disease such as neurofibromatosis or tuberous sclerosis. Diagnosis and examination: The doctor carries out physical examinations and takes a detailed medical history. Other diagnostic … Brain Tumor: Types, Treatment, Chances of Recovery

Cardiac Enzymes: Types, Significance, Normal Values (with Table)

What are cardiac enzymes? Enzymes are proteins that perform specific tasks in body cells. If the cells are damaged, the enzymes enter the bloodstream and can be measured with a blood test. Blood values determined in the laboratory that indicate cardiac damage are often grouped – scientifically not entirely correctly – under the term “cardiac … Cardiac Enzymes: Types, Significance, Normal Values (with Table)