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Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. Family history Social history Vegetative anamnesis Increase in weight Changes in the body (bloated) Changes in the urine Symptoms such as headaches, which may indicate hypertension (high blood pressure) Self history including medication history. Pre-existing conditions Presence of malignant (malignant) … Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis: Medical History

Brucellosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following forms of brucellosis can be distinguished: Subclinical brucellosis – infection that proceeds without clinical signs; 90% of cases. Acute/subacute brucellosis – sudden onset/slow onset infection with fever; fever-free intervals may occur Chronic brucellosis (> 1 year) – form occurring in circa five percent of infected individuals after undetected or improperly administered therapy. Localized … Brucellosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Genital Prolapse: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics; including renal ultrasonography (including the draining urinary tract). Vaginal sonography (ultrasound by means of an ultrasound probe inserted into the … Genital Prolapse: Diagnostic Tests

Tetanus: Intensive Care Therapy

The following intensive medical measures are usually required. Ventilation Parenteral nutrition carried out bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. Heparingabe drug for thinning the blood Constant monitoring of laboratory parameters and body functions.

Parkinson’s Disease: Therapy

General measures Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Alcohol abstinence (abstaining from alcohol Preservation of normal weight strive!Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised program for underweight. Verification of driving license: with the diagnosis of idiopathic … Parkinson’s Disease: Therapy

Stroke (Apoplexy): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) [Stroke mimics.] Cardiovascular (I00-I99). Dissection (splitting of the wall layers) of the carotid artery (common cause of stroke in younger people: proportion of 10-25%). Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICB; cerebral hemorrhage). Sinus vein thrombosis (SVT) – occlusion of a cerebral sinus (large venous blood vessels of the … Stroke (Apoplexy): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is a name for treatment with water applications. Kneipp and Prießnitz are considered the founders of hydrotherapy, although treatments with water to relieve ailments already existed among the ancient Romans. The procedure Hydrotherapy uses water in every conceivable way and form. The water is either cold, warm, alternating warm, hot or steam.The following forms … Hydrotherapy

Whipple’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Whipple’s disease-colloquially known as Whipple’s disease-(synonyms: Intestinal lipodystrophy; Lipodystrophia intestinalis; Whipple’s disease; ICD-10-GM K90.8: Other intestinal malabsorption) is a chronic infectious disease caused by the actinomycete (group of bacteria) Tropheryma whippelii (gram-positive rod bacterium) that affects the small intestine. In addition to the intestinal system, other organ systems may also be affected (multisystem disease). The … Whipple’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Burns: Classification

Staging according to the depth of a burn Grade Symptom Burn depth 1 Redness, edema (combustio erythematosa). Superficial epithelial damage 2a Blistering on reddened skin (combustio bullosa); very painful Epidermis (cuticle) and superficial portions of dermis (dermis) with sequestration 2b Blistering on light background; painful Dermis; hair follicles and glandular appendages preserved 3 Epidermal shreds, … Burns: Classification

Delirium

Delir (Latin delirare = to be insane or de lira ire = to go off the rails or track; ICD-10-GM F05.-: Delirium not due to alcohol or other psychotropic substances; ICD-10-GM F10.4: Mental and behavioral disorders due to alcohol, withdrawal syndrome with delirium; ICD-11-GM F10.4: Mental and behavioral disorders due to opioids, withdrawal syndrome with … Delirium

Thumb Saddle Joint Arthrosis (Rhizarthrosis): Classification

Classification of rhizarthrosis according to Eaton/Little. Stage Native radiological pathologies 1 Joint splitter extension if necessary 2 Joint space narrowing, osteophytes (bone neoplasms), free joint bodies <2 mm. 3 Progressive joint narrowing, osteophytes, free joint bodies > 2 mm. 4 Additional osteoarthritis of the scaphoid (scaphoid trapezoid) joint (STT joint; joint between the scaphoid (scaphoid … Thumb Saddle Joint Arthrosis (Rhizarthrosis): Classification

Thumb Saddle Joint Arthrosis (Rhizarthrosis): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target Pain relief and thus improvement of mobility. Therapy recommendations Depending on the severity of the disease and individual problems, the following medications can be used: Analgesics (painkillers) Non-acid analgesics Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; non steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs). Selective COX-2 inhibitors (coxibe). Opioid analgesics Glucocorticoids as ointments, intraarticular/into the joint, systemically if … Thumb Saddle Joint Arthrosis (Rhizarthrosis): Drug Therapy