Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) (synonyms: Arthritis mutilans psoriatica; Arthritis psoriatica; Arthritis psoriatrica; Arthritis and spondylitis in psoriasis; Arthropathia psoriatica; Arthropathia psoriatica n.e.c. ; Arthropathy in psoriasis n.e.c. ; distal interphalangeal psoriatic arthropathy; joint psoriasis; juvenile arthritis in psoriasis; osteoarthropathia psoriatica; psoriasis arthropathica; psoriatic arthropathy; psoriatic osteoarthropathy; spondylitis psoriatica; psoriatic arthritis; ICD-10 L40. 5: Psoriatic arthropathy) describes … Psoriatic Arthritis

Chiropractic

The beginnings of chiropractic go back to the Middle Ages. Even then, people knew that there was a connection between pain, bones and joints, and nerves. Manual treatment of the spine has been practiced for centuries. The spinal cord is directly connected with the spinal column. Thus, not only it, but also our spinal cord … Chiropractic

Lactose Intolerance: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of lactose intolerance (lactose intolerance). Family history Are there frequent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in your family? Social history Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed symptoms such as increased flatulence and diarrhea? Do you suffer from cramping … Lactose Intolerance: Medical History

COVID-19: Drug Therapy

Therapy goals Symptom relief Treat complications and respiratory insufficiency (inadequate breathing resulting in inadequate gas exchange). Prevent the spread of infection Therapy recommendations Treat according to the current guideline for “suspected nCoV infection of adult and pediatric patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) in hospital” [guidelines: WHO]. Symptomatic therapy: including acid-base balance and electrolytes … COVID-19: Drug Therapy

Respiratory Acidosis: Test and Diagnosis

Acid-base status PH ↓ Bicarbonate (HCO3-) current ↑ Bicarbonate standard – normal Basenexcess (base excess) – normal Blood carbon dioxide partial pressure (pCO2) ↑ (hypercapnia). Other possible examinations Partial pressure of oxygen in the blood (pO2) ↓ Oxygen saturation (SpO2) Acidoses and alkaloses Acidosis Alkalosis metabolic respiratory metabolic respiratory comp. decomp. comp. decomp. comp. decomp. … Respiratory Acidosis: Test and Diagnosis

Shoulder Lesions: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Adhesive inflammation of the shoulder joint capsule results from degenerative changes with calcification, swelling, etc. of the shoulder. Lesions of the rotator cuff (group of four muscles and their tendons that form the roof of the shoulder joint and extend from the scapula to the greater or lesser tuberosity of the … Shoulder Lesions: Causes

Splenic Rupture: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by splenic rupture (splenic rupture): Blood, blood-forming organs – Immune system (D50-D90). Susceptibility to infection (due tocondition after splenectomy (after surgical removal of the spleen)). Thrombocytosis (pathological increase in blood platelets (thrombocytes)), passive/temporary occurrence (after surgical removal of the spleen) Infectious … Splenic Rupture: Complications

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) ARDS describes the acute respiratory failure of the previously lung-healthy individual, which is due to acute disruption of the function of the alveolar (pulmonary alveoli)-capillary (hair vessels) barrier of the lung. Three stages can be distinguished: Exudative, inflammatory (acute) phase – capillary permeability increased, interstitial pulmonary edema (in this case, the fluid … Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Causes

Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by sciatica/lumboischialgia: Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Paralysis (see below ischiadic nerve – nerve branches and supply areas). Sensory disturbances (see below). Strong psychological stress Dissatisfaction Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) Chronic back pain Radicular pain – pain due to … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Complications