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Pain when urinating (Dysuria, Strangury): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate dysuria: Leading symptoms Man: painful and difficult urination with intentional bladder emptying. Woman: difficult (painful) urination, often in combination with pollakiuria (urge to urinate frequently without increased urination), with intentional bladder emptying. The following symptoms and complaints may indicate stranguria: Leading symptoms Man and woman: unsuppressible urge to … Pain when urinating (Dysuria, Strangury): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Prevention

To prevent kinetosis (motion sickness), the following preventive measures may be helpful: Rest Plenty of fresh air Drink enough Small meals containing carbohydrates Not reading, watching TV, etc. in the car, train, plane, etc. If necessary, even control the car, etc. In ships and airplanes look at the immovable horizon. In ships, avoid bow and … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Prevention

Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

In hepatitis B (synonyms: HBV; hepatitis B virus; viral hepatitis B; ICD-10-GM B16.-: Acute viral hepatitis B) is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. The hepatitis B virus is a partially double-stranded DNA virus and belongs to the Hepadnaviridae family. The disease belongs to the sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or … Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Genital Herpes Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Herpes simplex virus type 1/2 antibody (IgG; IgM). Herpes simplex virus type 1/2 (genital herpes) – viruses grown from vesicle contents. Direct detection of viral DNA by PCR (polymerase chain reaction). Immunofluorescence (antibody staining). Electron microscopic direct detection Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the … Genital Herpes Diagnosis

Cushing’s Disease: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Cushing’s disease (hypercortisolism): Leading symptoms Full moon face (moon face; facies lunata), bull neck or buffalo neck (buffalo neck), truncal obesity. Adynamia, easy exhaustibility, fatigue. Associated symptoms Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) Atrophy of the genitals Depression Increased body weight Erythrocytosis – too many red blood cells (erythrocytes) … Cushing’s Disease: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Fever: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fever. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Infectious diseases in the patient’s environment? Ethnicity (belonging to an ethnic group)? Social history What is your profession? What hobbies (eg hunters) do you have? When and where were you … Fever: Medical History

Varicose Veins (Varicosities)

In varicose veins – colloquially called varicose veins – (synonyms: Leg varicosis; varicose vein disease; varicosis; varicose congestion; vein ectasia; venous nodule; ICD-10 I83.-: Varicose veins of the lower extremities) are sac-shaped or cylindrically dilated and tortuous, epifascial (“located above a fascia”)/superficial veins. They often occur in the course of the truncal veins (great saphenous … Varicose Veins (Varicosities)

Drug-Induced Headache: Medical History

Medical history (history) is an important component in the diagnosis of drug-induced headache (medication-induced headache). Family history Social history What is your occupation? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). … Drug-Induced Headache: Medical History

Plasmacytoma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate plasmacytoma: Leading symptoms Bone pain* (diffuse) and musculoskeletal pain, especially in the back; increasing with movement (bone pain results from osteolysis (bone loss) or osteoporosis (bone loss) of the spine and ribs; note: in vertebrae, the vertebral bodies themselves are particularly affected; in contrast, in carcinoma metastases, the … Plasmacytoma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Turner Syndrome: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Chromosomes are strands of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) with so-called histones (basic proteins within a nucleus) and other proteins; the mixture of DNA, histones, and other proteins is also called chromatin. They contain genes and their specific genetic information. In the human body, the number of chromosomes is 46, with 23 inherited … Turner Syndrome: Causes

Atrioventricular Block: Surgical Therapy

Indications for a cardiac pacemaker (pacemaker) Atrioventricular block (AV block): AV block II°, Mobitz type Neuromuscular disease + AV block II°. AV block III° (permanent/permanent or frequently intermittent/intermittent). For the procedure, see “Cardiac pacemaker (pacemaker)” below. Note: Patients with AV block and reduced left ventricular function benefit from biventricular pacing in terms of ventricular function … Atrioventricular Block: Surgical Therapy

Megaloblastic Anemia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency: Cardiac General decrease in performance Dizziness Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Palpitations (heart stuttering) Angina pectoris (“chest tightness”; sudden pain in the region of the heart) Icterus (yellowing of the skin) Tachycardia – too fast heartbeat: > 100 beats per minute. … Megaloblastic Anemia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs