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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of reflux disease: Calcium Potassium Magnesium The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only … Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Micronutrient Therapy

Thromboembolism Risk due to Combined Hormonal Contraceptives

The following is a summary of the most important data on the risk of thromboembolism (occlusion of a blood vessel by a detached thrombus (blood clot )) under hormonal contraception (contraception with hormones). WHO has indicated four categories of risk constellations to facilitate the problem, and these are regularly revised and supplemented as necessary. Categories … Thromboembolism Risk due to Combined Hormonal Contraceptives

Ewing’s Sarcoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Ewing sarcoma (ES) (synonyms: classic Ewing sarcoma (EWS); peripheral malignant primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PPNET); Askin tumor of the chest wall; bone Ewing sarcoma; soft tissue Ewing sarcoma; soft tissue Ewing tumor; ICD-10-GM C41. 9: Bone and articular cartilage, unspecified) refers to a highly malignant (highly aggressive/very malignant) neoplasm (neoplasm) of bone (bone tumor). Ewing’s sarcoma … Ewing’s Sarcoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Amenorrhea: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) determination – to rule out pregnancy. FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone). LH (luteinizing hormone) Prolactin TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) Testosterone 17-Beta-estradiol Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic … Amenorrhea: Test and Diagnosis

Facial Redness (Flushing): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Diabetes mellitus (rubeosis diabetica). Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Cushing’s disease – group of diseases leading to hypercortisolism (hypercortisolism; excess of cortisol). Zollinger-Ellison syndrome – neoplasia (neoplasm) leading to increased gastrin production and therefore also called gastrinoma. Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Atopic eczema (AE), colloquially neurodermatitis (in terms of facial … Facial Redness (Flushing): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Sinus Tachycardia: Micronutrient Therapy

A deficiency symptom may indicate that there is an insufficient supply of vital substances (micronutrients). The complaint tachycardia indicates a deficiency of vital substances (micronutrients) for: Vitamin B1 Magnesium Potassium The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of … Sinus Tachycardia: Micronutrient Therapy

Diaphragmatic Hernia (Hiatal Hernia): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by a hiatal hernia (diaphragmatic hernia) as well: Blood disorders – Immune system Anemia (anemia) [paraesophageal hernia.] Stomach – intestine – esophagus Gastritis (gastritis) [paraesophageal hernia] Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB; gastrointestinal bleeding) [paraesophageal hernia] Incarceration (entrapment of the hernia) [paraesophageal hernia] Gastric … Diaphragmatic Hernia (Hiatal Hernia): Complications

Hives (Urticaria): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Urticaria is characterized by edema (water retention) of the dermis (skin), which is an expression of an increase in vascular permeability (vascular permeability). The mediators (messengers) are released mainly from mast cells (cells of the body’s defense system that have stored certain messengers, including histamine and heparin). One can distinguish an … Hives (Urticaria): Causes

Belching: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of belching. Family history Are there any gastrointestinal diseases in your family that are common? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have you … Belching: Medical History