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Tobacco Dependence: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 substances that have very different modes of action. Nicotine mediates neurobiological effects; for example, it has stimulating, appetite-reducing, rewarding, vigilance-increasing, and sedative effects. The psychotropic effects are manifold and are due to the nicotine-mediated release of dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine or beta-endorphin. Physical dependence results from … Tobacco Dependence: Causes

Corneal Ulcer: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate a corneal ulcer (ulcer): Leading symptoms Acutely developing red painful eye. Foreign body sensation Watering eye Cloudy cornea Visual deterioration Photophobia (light shyness) Blepharospasm (eyelid spasm)

Osteosarcoma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The clinical picture depends on the size or extent, location, and stage. The following symptoms and complaints may indicate osteosarcoma: Main symptoms Early bone pain that is load-dependent at onset but later occurs at rest and/or at night Local swelling, deformation at joints and bones (palpable) – swelling may be reddish or bluish in color … Osteosarcoma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Osteosarcoma: Therapy Options

General measures Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day). Limited caffeine consumption (max 240 mg of caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea). Aim for normal weight! … Osteosarcoma: Therapy Options

Sinusitis: Diagnostic Tests

The diagnosis of acute sinusitis or acute rhinosinusitis (ARS; simultaneous inflammation of the nasal mucosa (“rhinitis”) and inflammation of the mucosa of the paranasal sinuses (“sinusitis“)) is initially made clinically on the basis of typical symptoms and clinical findings. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics … Sinusitis: Diagnostic Tests

Sinusitis: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Acute sinusitis usually develops due to obstruction of the ostia by mucosal swelling, usually referred from the nasal cavity. In rarer cases, sinusitis is caused odontogenically (“originating from the teeth”). The most common causative agents of sinusitis are viruses such as rhinoviruses or (para)influenza viruses, or bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, … Sinusitis: Causes

Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Therapy

Pityriasis rosea (rose lichen) usually heals without therapy. However, supportive treatment of the, often very severe, itching may be necessary. General measures Treatment of itching: Irritation caused by washing with various detergents (substances in detergents that facilitate the cleaning process) or mechanical irritation should be avoided. Supportive oil baths can be performed. Re-greasing creams are … Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Therapy

Bronchitis: Secondary Diseases

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by chronic bronchitis: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Bronchial carcinoma – lung cancer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – chronic pulmonary ventilation disorder. Pulmonary emphysema – hyperinflation of the lungs. Pneumonia – pneumonia Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Cor pulmonale – heart disease due to … Bronchitis: Secondary Diseases

Bronchitis: Micronutrient Therapy

A deficiency symptom may indicate that there is an insufficient supply of vital nutrients (micronutrients). The complaint bronchitis indicates a deficiency of vital nutrients for: Vitamin A The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy … Bronchitis: Micronutrient Therapy

Trichomonads: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Phase contrast microscopy – live, unstained cells (here: trichomonads) appear extremely poor in contrast in the normal brightfield microscope, these are well visualized by the phase contrast method.

Bone Pain: Causes and Treatment

Bone pain (ICD-10-GM M89.9-: Bone disease, unspecified) can have many different causes. Most commonly, they occur in the setting of injuries such as fractures, but they can also be caused by tumors or leukemias. According to the localization, generalized bone pain can be distinguished from localized bone pain. The differential diagnosis to joint pain can … Bone Pain: Causes and Treatment

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you experience headaches on one side of the head or both sides? How severe is the headache? Does the pain radiate? How long does the headache last and … Trigeminal Neuralgia: Medical History