ISG Blockade Another cause is a right-sided blockage of the sacroiliac joint (ISG). This is located between the iliac crest and the sacrum. It is secured by various ligaments. During certain movements, the ligaments can become entangled and the bones can move minimally against each other and remain in this position. This ISG blockage is … ISG Blockade | Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain during pregnancy During pregnancy, the growing child takes up more and more space in the womb over time. This also puts more and more pressure on the mother’s pelvic organs. This can cause the woman unpleasant pain. Especially the stretching of the ligamentous apparatus of the uterus is often felt to be painful. … Pelvic pain during pregnancy | Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain after a fall The pelvis is particularly at risk in the event of falls at high speed (for example from a motorcycle or horseback) or if someone does not sufficiently support themselves with their hands. The consequences are bruises or broken bones, which cause pelvic pain when moving and sitting. As the pelvis … Pelvic pain after a fall | Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain in the woman Just as with men, women can also suffer bony injuries from falls that cause pelvic pain. The spine is a typical route through which back pain can migrate to the pelvis. Intestinal diseases such as appendicitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease also cause pain in the pelvic area. Added to … Pelvic pain in the woman | Pelvic pain
Forecast The prognosis of pelvic pain depends strongly on the underlying cause. Since such pain is generally harmless, the prognosis is very good. In particular, pain caused by contusions, dislocations or joint blockages often disappears on its own within a few days. Infectious diseases of the pelvic organs also have a good prognosis, since today’s … Forecast | Pelvic pain
Synonyms in a broader sense Wegener’s disease, allergic angiitis and granulomatosis, Klinger-Wegener-Churg syndrome, Wegener’s granulomatosis, Wegener-Klinger-Churg giant cell granuloarteritis, rhinogenic granulomatosis Definition Wegner’s granulomatosis is a disease in which the small blood vessels become inflamed throughout the body (systemic vasculitis). This leads to the formation of tissue nodules (granulomas). Mostly the ears, airways, lungs and … Wegener’s granulomatosis
Therapy At the beginning of Wegener’s granulomatosis the antibiotic Clotrimazol (broad-spectrum antibiotics with the ingredients: Trimethroprim and Sulfamethoxazole), e.g. available as Cotrim®, which leads to an improvement, although the mode of action is still completely unclear. In the further course of the disease, treatment is usually with cortisone (trade names e.g. Prednisolon®, Prednihexal®, Decortin®). This … Therapy | Wegener’s granulomatosis
Complications Wegner’s granulomatosis can lead to permanent damage, such as hearing loss, unilateral blindness, limited kidney function. It can also lead to changes in the shape of the nose due to the frequent inflammations and thus to the formation of a saddle nose. All articles in this series: Wegener’s granulomatosis Therapy Complications