Testicular Tumors (Testicular Malignancies): Therapy

General measures Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Limited alcohol consumption (max. 25 g alcohol per day). 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. Avoidance of environmental stress: … Testicular Tumors (Testicular Malignancies): Therapy

Examination of an Ascites Punctate

Ascites is a pathological (abnormal) accumulation of water in the abdominal cavity. This can be caused by many different diseases. In about 80% of all cases, the occurrence of ascites is due to parenchymal liver disease (80% of cases; essentially because of cirrhosis/damage to the liver and marked remodeling of liver tissue). In about 20 … Examination of an Ascites Punctate

Pain during Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia): Therapy

General measures Avoidance of psychosocial stress: Mental conflicts Stress 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 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and … Pain during Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia): Therapy

Autism Meaning

Autism (autistic syndrome, self-centeredness) refers to a person’s seclusion from the outside world. Affected individuals encapsulate themselves in their own world of thought and imagination. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by disturbances in social interaction, communication disorders and repetitive, stereotyped behaviors and special interests. One can distinguish the following forms according to ICD-10: Early … Autism Meaning

Libido Disorders in Woman: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) The dopaminergic system (dopamine) is thought to have stimulatory effects on sex drive. Inhibitory (inhibitory) effects are attributed to serotonin metabolism. Somatic factors are distinguished from psychological and social factors that play a role in libido disorders. There is often a combination of various factors such as hormonal disorders and psychological … Libido Disorders in Woman: Causes

Knee Injuries: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate knee injuries: Leading symptoms Pain Instability Other possible symptoms Joint effusion Joint swelling Deformity Note: A rapidly bulging knee usually presents as an acute injury with hemorrhage. Meniscus injuries Meniscal contusion Local pressure pain No joint effusion Meniscus tear without stretch/bend inhibition. Local pressure pain Positive meniscus signs … Knee Injuries: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Chickenpox (Varicella): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Varicella-zoster virus (synonyms: varicella-zoster virus (VZV) – also spelled varicella-zoster virus and referred to as human herpes virus-3)) is transmitted aerogenically or as a smear infection and enters the body through the mucous membranes or conjunctiva. From there, it travels to the lymph nodes, where it multiplies greatly and then primarily … Chickenpox (Varicella): Causes

Addison’s Disease: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Congenital adrenal hypoplasia (underdevelopment of the adrenal glands)-genetic disorder with both autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance; severe adrenal insufficiency (adrenal weakness) manifesting shortly after birth; males exhibit pseudohermaphroditism (form of intersexuality in which the chromosomal and gonadal sexes are male) Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (synonym: RSH syndrome (Opitz)) – … Addison’s Disease: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Polio (Poliomyelitis): Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging of the skull (cranial CT or.cCT/cranial MRI or cMRI) – for new-onset paresis (signs of paralysis).