Month: January 2019

Rotavirus vaccination is the only way to protect against rotavirus infection. Of these, children are particularly affected. The high fluid loss from diarrhea and fever can even be life-threatening. About 50 percent of all affected children are therefore treated in the hospital. The rotavirus vaccine has been approved in Germany since 2006. Since then, the…

Liver metastases are lesions (daughter ulcers) in the liver. These usually emanate from other malignant tumors such as colon cancer. Liver metastases are usually painless, real symptoms appear very late. The settlements are best removed surgically. All important information about liver metastases can be found here. Liver metastases: description Liver metastases are – like all…

The horseshoe kidney is a developmental disorder of the kidneys in unborn children in the womb. However, the kidneys are still functional and the baby is healthy. In some cases, however, the horseshoe kidney is also the cause of urinary tract symptoms or an indication of a genetic disease. Read more about the horseshoe kidney…

A cold is an infection that affects the upper respiratory tract. It is triggered by different types of viruses. It usually occurs in autumn and winter. A cold can be recognized by symptoms such as a cold, cough or fever. In most cases, a cold lasts no more than a week, complications are rare. Read…

Vitiligo (white spot disease) is a non-dangerous skin disorder that affects primarily young people. It is a pigmentation disorder that leads to permanent white spots on the skin – for many sufferers a mental burden. So far, vitiligo can not be cured. But with the right treatment, you can prevent it from progressing. Read here…

Botulism is a rare poisoning caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The germs multiply especially in protein-rich environment under exclusion of air, for example in canned or packaged sausages. They produce botulinum toxin – one of the deadliest poisons in the world. It triggers severe nerve disorders that can lead to death. Read more about…

A shoulder bruise (shoulder contusion) is caused by a fall or a blow on the shoulder. Swelling and pain are the typical symptoms. Learn all about shoulder bruising: What are the common causes of the injury? What kind of complaints does it cause? How is a shoulder contusion diagnosed and treated? Shoulder Bruise: Description As…

Diabetes in children is usually Type 1 diabetes. It has to be treated with regular insulin injections all its life. Sometimes children also suffer from type 2 diabetes, which usually occurs mainly in older adults. Other forms of diabetes are very rare. Read all important information about diabetes in children! Diabetes in children: description By…

The right diabetes diet depends partly on the form of diabetes: Type 1 diabetics can basically eat a similar diet as non-diabetics. Type 2 diabetics, however, should usually reduce their overall energy intake because they are usually overweight. Important in both forms of diabetes is that the energy supply and the usable amount of insulin…

Wilson’s disease (copper storage disease) is a hereditary disease. Due to a genetic defect, copper is not sufficiently excreted and accumulates in the body. Affected suffer mainly from liver damage and movement disorders. Left untreated, Wilson’s disease leads to death. With the right and timely treatment, patients can become symptom free. Read more about the…