Month: January 2019

Ornithosis (parrot disease) is a chlamydia infection of birds that can also affect humans. The transmission takes place mainly by parrots, corvids, pigeons and turkeys. Ornithosis in humans leads to flu symptoms ranging to pneumonia. It is rather rare in Germany. However, it can be fatal if not treated on time. Here you can read…

One of the most common cancers in Germany is lung cancer. Life expectancy and chances of recovery depend mainly on the type of tumor and how advanced it is. Mostly the prognosis is bad and a cure is no longer possible. With the right treatment, however, the lifetime of many patients can at least be…

Swelling and redness are typical symptoms of an insect bite. Inflammation is especially important when scratching the insect bite. Invading bacteria then initiate inflammatory processes. An inflamed insect bite should be treated by a doctor as severe conditions are possible. Read all about insect bites and inflammation here. Insect bite: inflammation with consequences Inflammation after…

The term chondropathy means “cartilaginous”. It is used for various diseases that cause cartilage damage. The articular cartilage is particularly frequently affected by the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. Causes are above all incorrect loads, wear, inflammations, but also external effects of violence such as falls or injuries. Read here about the forms, causes and…

A ligament strain or strain is the overstretching of ligaments (ligaments). The bands of solid connective tissue have the task of stabilizing joints and limiting the range of motion to a functionally meaningful measure. A ligament strain occurs especially in sports, but can also happen in everyday life, when joints are exposed to unusual movements…

The tube stomach is a form of reduction of the stomach for the treatment of obesity. During the operation, a large part of the stomach is removed, so that only a hose-like remainder is maintained and the patients thereby feel much more satiated during eating. Read all important information about the requirements for the operation,…

Extrasystoles are heartbeats that occur in addition to the normal heart rhythm. Often you feel them in the form of “heart stumbling” or “heart misfires”. They are usually safe and do not need to be treated. Sometimes they are warning signs of serious heart disease. Read all about extrasystoles here. Extrasystoles: description Extrasystoles are extra…

Many women complain of sciatica during pregnancy. But this is rarely a real sciatica. Read here, which causes deep back pain in pregnancy and what you can do about it! Sciatica & Pregnancy In almost every second pregnancy, women complain of deep back pain. However, a true sciatica (colloquially called “sciatica”) occurs in less than…

Psychopathy is a serious personality disorder. Psychopaths manipulate and act without feeling remorse. They lie, cheat and skillfully use their fellow human beings. They are very risk-averse and behave irresponsibly. Read how to recognize a psychopath. What is psychopathy? Psychopathy is considered an extreme form of dissocial personality disorders. The demarcation is scientifically not clearly…

The scaphoid fracture (scaphoid fracture) is the most common bone fracture of the carpal. The cause is usually a fall on the outstretched hand. Therapeutically, it is often sufficient to rest your hand with a plaster. In some cases, however, surgery is essential to avoid lasting damage. During the healing process of a scaphoid fracture,…