Spine Tumors: Radiotherapy

Depending on the type of tumor, radiation therapy (radiotherapy, radiatio) – with curative (curative) as well as palliative (disease-moderating) intent – may be used, possibly in combination with surgery: In the therapy of metastases (daughter tumors) of radiation-sensitive primary tumors such as lymphomas, prostate tumors, or germ cell tumors, radiation therapy is of great importance … Spine Tumors: Radiotherapy

Dental Neuritis (Pulpitis): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target To the extent that pulpitis is reversible (“reversible”), the therapeutic goal is cure. Therapy recommendations As a rule, no medication is required. In the case of infiltrates (accumulation of microorganisms in the tissue) or abscesses (encapsulated accumulations of pus), antibiotics are used in addition to the causal (“causal”) therapy supportive (after culture and … Dental Neuritis (Pulpitis): Drug Therapy

Iron: Symptoms of Deficiency

The most common symptoms of iron deficiency are the anemia deficiency symptoms Fatigue Rapid heartbeat – tachycardia Shortness of breath under stress Iron deficiency worsens athletic performance and physical work capacity in several ways: Low hemoglobin in red blood cells iron deficiency anemia – results in decreased oxygen delivery to muscles. In the muscle cells … Iron: Symptoms of Deficiency

Abdominal Swelling: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate abdominal swelling or mass: Leading symptoms Increase in abdominal circumference (abdominal girth increase). Independent space requirement in the area of the abdomen. Warning signs (red flags) Weight loss + abdominal swelling or a mass → think of: Neoplasm A surgeon should be consulted for acute abdominal swelling/spatial mass.