If you periodically scan your breast, you can do a great deal of your own to help with the early detection of breast cancer. Among other things, pay attention to whether the size of a breast has changed, the “nodularity” of the breast increases at one point, or a painful area can be felt. Any…

Colorectal cancer (colorectal carcinoma) is a malignant tumor of the colon or rectum. It usually arises from benign intestinal polyps. The only cure for colorectal cancer is surgery. Other methods such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy often support the treatment. Read here all important information on the topic: How to recognize bowel cancer? What are its…

In larynx cancer (laryngeal carcinoma) malignant tumors have formed on the larynx. He is one of the most common neoplastic diseases of the neck in Germany and affects mainly men. Symptoms and therapy vary according to the location and type of the tumor. Read all about the causes, therapy and prognosis of throat cancer here….

Overweight is a growing health problem in the developed world. More than half of all adults in Germany are already overweight. Many children also weigh in excessively many kilos. Obesity can cause a wide variety of ailments and can promote the development of chronic diseases. Read all important information about obesity: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis…

People with fructose intolerance can not digest fructose properly. The metabolic disorder may be innate or acquired. But that does not mean that sufferers have to do without fruit altogether. Small amounts are usually tolerated. This is different with the rare hereditary fructose intolerance, here must be paid to a very strict fructose intolerance diet….

In laryngitis laryngeal mucosa and vocal cords are inflamed. This often happens with a respiratory infection – such as a cold – or when the larynx is heavily irritated. Main symptoms of laryngitis is hoarseness. It can last for several weeks – then it becomes chronic. Read here how to get a laryngitis, how to…

A snake bite can cause different symptoms of poisoning if a poison snake has caught. In this country, for example, a Kreuzotterbiss trigger poisoning, while a grass snake bite is non-toxic. Read here which first aid measures you should take with a snakebite, which is not advisable and how a snakebite can be avoided! Snakebite:…

In appendicitis, strictly speaking, only the appendix, an appendix of the appendix, is inflamed. Typical symptoms include pain in the right lower abdomen, often accompanied by loss of appetite and nausea. In order to prevent life-threatening complications such as intestinal perforation, an appendicitis is almost always operated on. Find out all about appendicitis here –…

Dejection, lack of drive and depressed mood are the typical signs of depression. Relatives of sufferers are often overwhelmed with the disease, because dealing with depressed people costs a lot of strength and can cloud one’s own zest for life. Read here what you can do as a relative to help yourself and the person…

Nasal polyps are benign growths of the nasal mucosa. Those affected often have difficulty getting enough air through their noses. This can severely limit performance and quality of life. In addition, there are frequent inflammations of the paranasal sinuses. Nasal polyps can be treated with medication or removed during surgery. Read more about symptoms and…