Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate pityriasis rosea (rose lichen): Initial symptoms The first sign is usually the so-called mother plate, which often appears on the trunk; this is a good coin-sized, scaly, pinkish spot on the chest or back In addition, headache (cephalgia), fatigue, nervousness may occur Note: A manifestation on the genital … Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Sinuatrial Block: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activity of the heart muscle). Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Exercise ECG (electrocardiogram during exercise, that is, under physical activity/exercise ergometry) – detection of … Sinuatrial Block: Diagnostic Tests

Bone Pain: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of bone pain. Family history Is there a history of frequent bone and/or joint disease in your family? Are there frequent tumor diseases? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long has the … Bone Pain: Medical History

Pneumothorax: Uses, Effects, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions, Risks

In pneumothorax (thesaurus synonyms: Acute pneumothorax; Bacterial hemothorax; Chronic pneumothorax; Hematopneumothorax; Hematothorax; Hemopneumothorax; Hemothorax; Hydrohematopneumothorax; Hydropneumohemothorax; Lung injury with hematopneumothorax; Pulmonary injury with pneumohematothorax; Pulmonary injury with pneumothorax; Non-tuberculous hemothorax; Open injury with pneumothorax; Pneumohematothorax; Tension pneumothorax; Spontaneous tension pneumothorax; Spontaneous pneumothorax a. n.k.; Traumatic hematopneumothorax; Traumatic hemothorax with pneumothorax; Traumatic pneumothorax; Valve pneumothorax) is … Pneumothorax: Uses, Effects, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions, Risks

Latent Hypothyroidism: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Struma multinodosa – nodular change in thyroid tissue. Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Heart failure (cardiac insufficiency) Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48) Thyroid carcinoma – malignant neoplasm of the thyroid gland. Medication Chronic iodine excess mainly triggered by drugs (especially amiodarone – drug for cardiac arrhythmias).

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism). Family history Is there a frequent history of thyroid disease in your family? 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). What symptoms have … Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid): Medical History

House Dust Mite Allergy (Dust Allergy): Medical History

The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of house dust mite allergy (house dust allergy). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What symptoms … House Dust Mite Allergy (Dust Allergy): Medical History

Heart Murmurs: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of heart murmurs. Family history Is there any history of heart disease in your family? 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). Have you … Heart Murmurs: Medical History

Intraventricular Block: Examination

Acomprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight,height; further: Inspection (viewing)of the skin and mucous membranes. Auscultation(listening) of the heart Auscultation of the lungs

Transient Ischemic Attack: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: Assessment of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Neck vein congestion? Central cyanosis? (bluish discoloration of skin and central mucous membranes, e.g., tongue). Abdomen … Transient Ischemic Attack: Examination

Hypertension during Pregnancy: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae (white part of the eye) [edema (water retention)?] Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Auscultation of the lungs [possible symptom in preeclampsia: pulmonary edema; here … Hypertension during Pregnancy: Examination