Snoring (Rhonchopathy): Test and Diagnosis
The diagnosis of snoring is made on the basis of the patient’s medical history, physical examination, and examination findings from a sleep laboratory.
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Snoring (Rhonchopathy): Prevention
To prevent rhonchopathy (snoring), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Stimulant use Alcohol – evening alcohol consumption Sleeping in the supine position Being overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity) Medication Taking sedatives (tranquilizers and sleeping pills) such as benzodiazepines.
HPV Infection: Lab Test
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Human pallioma virus DNA detection (from biopsy material)HPV types are divided into two groups based on their potential to induce malignant genital disease: HIGH RISK types: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68. LOW RISK types: 6, 11, 42, 43, 44 … HPV Infection: Lab Test
Anti-Aging Measures: Dinner Cancelling
The term “dinner cancelling”, also known as evening fasting, refers to a diet in which, depending on the rhythm of the day, from a certain time onwards, the intake of food is abstained from. According to the recommendation of the supporters of the Dinner Cancelling should lie between the last meal of the day and … Anti-Aging Measures: Dinner Cancelling
Face Lift: How does it work?
As a result of natural aging of the skin, wrinkles increasingly form on the face and neck.The skin loses elasticity, the muscles become flabby and excess skin develops.This is quite natural, yet many people feel younger than their skin makes them appear.A facelift (synonym: face lift) usually leaves the eye and forehead area unaffected, so … Face Lift: How does it work?
White Spot Disease (Vitiligo): Therapy
General measures If necessary, camouflage (corrective cosmetics) or permanent makeup (cosmetic treatment that uses micropigmentation to simulate waterproof, smudge-proof makeup that lasts for a long time). Avoid mechanical stimuli / injuries. Avoiding psychosocial stresses: Stress Conventional non-surgical therapy methods Microdermabrasion followed by topical (topical) tacrolism treatment (see “Drug Therapy” below) is more successful than ointment … White Spot Disease (Vitiligo): Therapy
Cervical Node: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Cervical rib (synonyms: cervical rib; costa cervicalis; pl: costae cervicales) – extra rib arising from the cervical spine; may be unilateral as well as bilateral. Lateral cervical cyst – remnants of the gill arches or gill furrows. Median neck cyst – congenital cyst caused by defective regression of … Cervical Node: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Genital Herpes: Test and Diagnosis
Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Herpes simplex virus type 1/2 antibody (IgG; IgM). Herpes simplex virus type 1/2 virus culture from vesicle contents. HSV-1-PCR/HSV-2-PCR – direct detection of viral DNA by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) from efflorescences. Immunofluorescence (antibody staining). Electron microscopic direct detection HIV test (in case of unknown … Genital Herpes: Test and Diagnosis
Chest Pain (Thoracic Pain): 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). Of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae (white part of the eye) [cold sweatiness?] Gait (fluid, limping). Body or joint posture (upright, bent, gentle posture). Thorax [due todifferential diagnoses: … Chest Pain (Thoracic Pain): Examination
Chest Pain (Thoracic Pain): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
The following symptoms and complaints may occur along with Chest pain (chest pain): Leading symptoms Constricting the chest Impeding breathing; dyspnea (shortness of breath). Stinging/burning/tearing Radiation to other parts of the body (e.g., arm, hand, neck, etc.). Occurrence after stress, after a meal, etc. Associated symptoms Nausea (nausea) Vomiting An immediate decision should be made … Chest Pain (Thoracic Pain): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Ventricular Tachycardia: Drug Therapy
Therapeutic target To correct the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, as it is considered a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. Therapy recommendations Stable hemodynamic situation: Attempt therapy with amiodarone (first-line agent); this may facilitate cardioversion and/or prevent recurrence of ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation; not in shock or hyperthyroidism! If necessary, also ajmaline Unstable hemodynamic situation* : … Ventricular Tachycardia: Drug Therapy
Pleural Effusion: Test and Diagnosis
Laboratory parameters of 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or PCT (procalcitonin). Diagnostic puncture of the pleural effusion (obtaining 20-50 ml) and examination (see below) for: Protein content (protein content), pH, cell components (e.g., malignant cells), microbiological pathogen diagnostics, LDH, glucose. Laboratory parameters … Pleural Effusion: Test and Diagnosis