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Disorders of Consciousness: Somnolence, Sopor and Coma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Conditions that may cause disorders of consciousness: Respiratory System (J00-J99) Coma hypercapnium – coma caused by a marked increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Addison’s crisis – decompensated Addison’s disease; this describes primary adrenocortical insufficiency resulting in, among other things, failure of cortisol production. Coma … Disorders of Consciousness: Somnolence, Sopor and Coma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma (ICD-10-GM C74.-: Malignant neoplasm of the adrenal gland) is a malignant neoplasm (malignant neoplasm) of the autonomic nervous system. Neuroblastoma is the second most common malignant neoplasm in children behind acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Sex ratio: girls and boys are affected with approximately equal frequency. Frequency peak: the disease occurs in childhood. In 90% … Neuroblastoma

Chronic Pain

Pain (synonyms: Pain; Chronic Facial Pain; Chronic Pain Patient; Chronic Pain a.n.k. ; Chronic Pain Syndrome; Chronic Uninfluenceable Pain; Diffuse Pain a.n.k. ; Generalized Pain; Intermittent Pain; Panalgesia; Pain; Pain in Carcinoma; Thalamic Pain Syndrome; Therapy-Resistant Pain; Tumor Pain; Unclear Pain Condition; Unclear Pain; ICD-10-GM R52-: Pain, not elsewhere classified) represent a complex subjective sensory … Chronic Pain

Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Seasonal allergic rhinitis (pollinosis; hay fever) is an immediate-type allergic reaction (synonyms: Immediate-type allergy, type I allergy, type I allergy, type I immune reaction). The triggers are pollen or spores of extramural (“located in the organ wall”) fungi. The immune system overreacts to inhaled allergens – substances that trigger allergies – … Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Causes

Surgical Procedures on the Body

Operations (surgeries) are instrumental surgical procedures performed on or in the body to restore or maintain the body’s multiple functions. Pathological changes can be eliminated, quality of life improved, recovery of the body promoted, and health strengthened. For certain diseases, surgery is the cure of choice.In addition to the purpose of therapy, there are also … Surgical Procedures on the Body

Arm Pain: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activity of the heart muscle) – for suspected angina pectoris (“chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the heart area). Stress ECG (electrocardiogram … Arm Pain: Diagnostic Tests

Subclinical Inflammation

Subclinical inflammation (synonyms: chronic subclinical inflammation; silent inflammation; ICD-10 R79.8) is defined as a permanent systemic inflammation (inflammation affecting the whole organism) without clinical symptoms. An important indicator of inflammation is CRP (C-reactive protein/inflammation parameter), in particular hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein). This belongs to the acute phase proteins like prealbumin and transferrin, which is synthesized … Subclinical Inflammation

Repititive Strain Injury Syndrome (Mouse Arm): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate repititive strain injury syndrome (RSI syndrome; mouse arm): Main symptoms Cold sensation in the affected area Coordination disorders of the arms and hands Loss of strength Paresthesias (tingling; numbness). Pain – diffuse, stabbing Swelling Sensory disturbances Pulling Localization of the complaints Particularly affected are: Elbow Wrists Back of … Repititive Strain Injury Syndrome (Mouse Arm): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Hereditary motor-sensitive neuropathy type I (HMSN I; from English, “hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies” (HNPP); synonyms: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), English Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease) – chronic neuropathy inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, resulting in motor and sensory deficits. Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Pernicious anemia … Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Zika Virus Infection: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by Zika virus infection: Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita – contractures of muscles leading to deformities of joints; most commonly affecting the extremities and especially the feet (common: clubfoot) Lissencephaly (severe malformation of the brain). Microcephaly … Zika Virus Infection: Complications

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

If blood pressure is permanently decreased to values below 100/60 mmHg, hypotension (decreased blood pressure) (synonyms: essential hypotension; hypotension; hypotension; orthostasis; orthostasis syndrome; orthostatic dysregulation; orthostatic dysregulatory disorder; orthostatic hypotension; orthostatic circulatory distress; orthostatic regulatory disorder; orthostatic collapse; positional hypotension; ICD-10-GM I95.-: Hypotension). The first, higher value in the indication of a blood pressure reflects … Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Tendonitis (Tenosynovitis): Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Sonography (ultrasound examination) of the affected region – to confirm the diagnosis. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – computer-assisted cross-sectional imaging method (using magnetic fields, i.e., without X-rays); particularly well … Tendonitis (Tenosynovitis): Diagnostic Tests