Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of dandruff and plaques. Family History What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Is there any evidence of … Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis Plaques: Medical History

Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (synonyms: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, RYGB, gastric bypass) is a surgical procedure in bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass may be offered for obesity with a BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 or greater with one or more obesity-associated comorbidities when conservative therapy has been exhausted. Two different effects serve to reduce weight in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: … Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

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

Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnostic Tests

Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT) or cranial magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI)-should be performed at least once as part of the diagnostic workup to rule out symptomatic causes in the diagnosis of PD (expert consensus)For clinical neurologic verification of the diagnosis and for therapy monitoring, the … Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnostic Tests

Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate PD: Leading symptoms (Parkinson’s disease triad): Akinesia (immobility, rigidity of movement). Rigor (stiffness of the muscles as a result of an increase in muscle tone, which persists throughout passive movement, in contrast to spasticity; cogwheel phenomenon: jerky yielding of muscle tone during passive movement of an extremity). Tremor … Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Polyarthrosis: Cartilage-Protective Agents (Chondroprotectants)

Chondroprotectants inhibit cartilage-degrading substances and thus reduce further loss of protective cartilage. At the same time, they promote the regeneration of cartilage tissue. Furthermore, they are said to have an anti-inflammatory effect. As a result, there is a reduction in pain, swelling and improved joint mobility. The greatest success is achieved by injecting chondroprotectants directly … Polyarthrosis: Cartilage-Protective Agents (Chondroprotectants)

Noise Trauma

Noise trauma (synonyms: acoustic trauma; acoustic trauma; hearing loss due to noise; noise effect on inner ear; noise-induced hearing loss; noise-induced deafness; acoustic trauma; noise-induced hearing loss; noise-induced deafness; noise-induced hearing loss; noise damage to the inner ear; ICD-10-GM H: 83.3: Noise-induced hearing loss of the inner ear) involves damage to the middle and/or inner … Noise Trauma

Splenic Rupture: Surgical Therapy

Depending on the overall clinical situation, conservative therapy of splenic rupture up to and including severity type 3 (see “Classification” below) is attempted in hemodynamically stable patients to avoid postsplenectomy syndrome (OPSI syndrome). If surgery is required, it should be spleen-preserving. The following procedures are used for splenic preservation in peripheral ruptures: Oversewing Laser or … Splenic Rupture: Surgical Therapy

Ovarian Cancer: Prevention

To prevent ovarian cancer (ovarian cancer), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity) (+ 10%). Medication Hormone therapy (HT) after menopause (the time of the last spontaneous menstrual period in a woman’s lifetime) – regardless … Ovarian Cancer: Prevention

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

Acromegaly: Radiotherapy

Occasionally, radiation therapy may be required as a secondary therapy after initial surgery. However, it is very rarely used today.Radiation therapy is always performed in combination with drug therapy. The following forms of radiatio (radiation therapy) can be distinguished in acromegaly: Conventional X-ray irradiation Stereotactic radiosurgery (high-precision irradiation).