Stress Management

The term stress refers, on the one hand, to mental and physical (somatic; bodily) reactions caused by stressors (specific external stimuli; strains) that enable the body to cope with particular demands, and, on the other hand, to the physical and mental strain that results. Stress can therefore be described as any sensible reaction of the … Stress Management

Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) Tendinosis calcarea is thought to result from degenerative processes, such as those triggered by reduced blood flow to the tendon attachment to bone. Mechanical causes such as an anatomically narrow space may also promote degeneration. It is likely that the development of calcifications is multifactorial. The calcification foci can cause discomfort due … Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Causes

Bacterial Meningitis: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or PCT (procalcitonin). Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose). Coagulation parameters – PTT, Quick Blood cultures (two) – collection of blood into special collection systems (blood culture bottles), in which the bacteria that may … Bacterial Meningitis: Test and Diagnosis

Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Therapy

General measures Depending on the symptoms and stage of disease: Relief and immobilization Sports leave As soon as the pain subsides, physiotherapy (see below) should be started. In case of trauma – care depending on the nature of the injury. Conventional non-surgical therapy methods Anti-inflammatory drugs (drugs that inhibit inflammatory processes). In case of tendinosis … Tendon Calcification (Tendinosis Calcarea): Therapy

Bacterial Meningitis: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Elimination of the pathogens Avoidance of complications Therapy recommendations In case of suspicion, immediate hospitalization (emergency) → Collection of two blood cultures. Bacterial meningitis: antibiosis (antibiotic therapy) after pathogen determination and resistogram (test for sensitivity to antibiotics)Before final diagnosis, immediate calculated or empirical antibiotic therapy + dexamethasone 10 mg i.v. must be started! … Bacterial Meningitis: Drug Therapy

Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus)

Drop-splayfoot (pes planotransversus; ICD-10 M21.67: Other acquired deformities of the ankle and foot) is one of the acquired foot deformities. Shape deformities of the feet can also be congenital (ICD-10 Q66.8: Other congenital deformities of the feet). Mainly, flat splayfoot does not occur congenitally. Along with splayfoot, it is one of the most common acquired … Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus)

Bacterial Meningitis: Diagnostic Tests

Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT); native (ie. without contrast medium), with bone window – for focus search (focal diagnosis); obligatory on admission day Note: In case of neurological deficit, decrease in vigilance or epileptic seizure, cranial computed tomography (cCT) is performed within 30 min after … Bacterial Meningitis: Diagnostic Tests

Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus): Medical History

The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fallen splayfoot. Family history Are there any conditions in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Do you often wear shoes with high heels? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological … Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus): Medical History

Bacterial Meningitis: Prevention

Vaccinations against Haemophilus-influenzae-b (Hib), meningococci (serogroups A, B, C), and pneumococci are important and effective preventive measures.Furthermore, to prevent bacterial meningitis (bacterial meningitis), attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Listeria meningitis – consumption of contaminated food such as milk or raw meat. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) Post-exposure prophylaxis (here because of … Bacterial Meningitis: Prevention

Bacterial Meningitis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate bacterial meningitis (bacterial meningitis): Leading symptoms Severe headache (> 5 on the visual analog scale (VAS); approximately 90% of cases). Septic fever (> 38.5 °C; 50-90% of cases) Meningismus (painful neck stiffness) (about 80% of cases; need not occur in children, unlike adults) [late symptom]. Impaired consciousness ranging … Bacterial Meningitis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Symptom relief Preservation and improvement of the quality of life Prolongation of survival time Therapy recommendations Therapy of low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome. In the presence of low-grade cytopenia (decrease in cell count) and depending on age and comorbidities (concomitant diseases), it is sufficient to initially observe or wait (“watch and wait”) in these patients. … Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Drug Therapy