Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis)

Hemoptysis (synonyms: Sputum with blood; Coughing up blood, bloody sputum; Sputum with blood; Haemoptysis; Hemoptysis; Hemoptysis; Cough with bleeding; Cough with hemorrhage; Sputum with blood; ICD-10-GM R04.2: Hemoptysis) is the expectoration of blood from the lower airways. To be distinguished from hemoptysis is “coughed up blood” (false hemoptysis). This is blood from the nose or … Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis)

Neuroblastoma: Therapy

General measures Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day). Preservation of normal weight strive!Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition using electrical impedance analysis. Falling below the BMI lower limit (from the age of … Neuroblastoma: Therapy

Leprosy: Therapy

General measures Observance of the general hygiene measures! Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use). Alcohol restriction (renunciation of alcohol consumption) Regular checkups Regular medical checkups Nutritional medicine Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things: A total of … Leprosy: Therapy

Stress: Secondary Diseases

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by stress: Blood, blood-forming organs – Immune system (D50-D90). Immunodeficiency (including susceptibility to infection). Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Andropause (male menopause) Hypercholesterolemia – lipid metabolism disorder (fat metabolism disorder) characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. Hyperhomocysteinemia … Stress: Secondary Diseases

Caries: Complications

Caries can cause a variety of local consequences related to the mouth, as well as systemic consequences related to other body systems: Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries) – children who had caries and/or periodontal disease (disease of the periodontium) at about 8 years of age had higher intima-media thickness in younger … Caries: Complications

Cervical Cancer: Diagnostic Tests

Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Transvaginal sonography (ultrasound examination of the genital organs) – for basic diagnostics. Renal sonography (ultrasound examination of the kidneys). Colposcopy (examination of the vagina and cervix uteri using a special microscope) – for clarification colposcopy in the context of cervical cancer screening or if the tumor is not already macroscopically assessable. … Cervical Cancer: Diagnostic Tests

Bacterial Meningitis: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by bacterial meningitis (bacterial meningitis): Respiratory system (J00-J99) ARDS (adult respiratory distress syndrome) – acute respiratory failure. Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Amaurosis (blindness) Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)/consumptive coagulopathy – severe coagulopathy with bleeding … Bacterial Meningitis: Complications

Ovary and Fallopian Tube Inflammation (Adnexitis): Therapy

General measures Physical rest Observance of the general hygiene measures! Genital hygiene Once a day, the genital area should be washed with a pH neutral care product. Washing several times a day with soap, intimate lotion or disinfectant destroys the natural acid mantle of the skin. Pure water dries out the skin, frequent washing irritates … Ovary and Fallopian Tube Inflammation (Adnexitis): Therapy

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: Diagnostic Tests

The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus is made on the basis of the clinical picture and laboratory parameters.Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and laboratory diagnostics – to identify secondary diseases of diabetes mellitus. Cardiovascular diagnostics Repeated blood pressure measurement on both arms with cuff adjusted … Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: Diagnostic Tests

Nail Formation Disorders: Drug Therapy

Therapy recommendations Drug therapy for nail formation disorders depends on the underlying cause. For nutritive (“nourishing”) therapy, a dietary supplement for skin, hair and nails can be taken if necessary. See also under “Further therapy“. Further notes Psoriasis-related nail changes (yellowish-brownish discoloration of the nail plates): Use of a nail polish containing clobetasol (clobetasol propionate/derivative … Nail Formation Disorders: Drug Therapy