Month: February 2019

Whether glandular fever requires treatment depends on the severity of the disease and the subjective symptoms. A causal therapy for the disease does not exist, but one can alleviate the symptoms with certain medications. Here you can find out which treatment has proven itself. Uncomplicated Pfeiffer’s glandular fever: treatment of the symptoms In a straightforward…

The chickenpox vaccine (Varicella Vaccination) protects against infecting with the highly contagious varicella-zoster virus. Since August 2004, the Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute recommends this vaccination for all children and adolescents who have not yet come into contact with the pathogen. The vaccine is also useful for certain adults. Read all…

Lipoedema is a fat distribution disorder on the legs and / or arms. Often, additional water is stored in the affected tissue (edema). Lipoedema occurs almost exclusively in women. It is treated with conservative measures (such as physiotherapy) and surgical procedures. Read all important information about: How can you recognize lipoedema? How does lipoedema develop?…

In corneal inflammation (keratitis) inflames the transparent part of the outer eye skin, which leads to severe pain. The triggers are mostly bacteria, viruses or parasites, but there are also no infectious causes. Advanced keratitis can lead to permanent vision damage. Read here the most important information about corneal inflammation. Corneal inflammation: description The eye…

Cystic fibrosis is a congenital metabolic disease. Body fluids such as saliva, bronchial mucus or pancreatic secretions are much tougher than usual due to genetic predisposition. Consequences include respiratory problems and indigestion. Cystic fibrosis is not curable. With consistent therapy, however, the course of the disease can be slowed down. Read here which symptoms cause…

The swine flu (New Influenza A / H1N1, New Influenza) is triggered by a variant of the influenza A virus H1N1. Starting from Mexico, the new influenza virus triggered a pandemic in 2009 and 2010. Fortunately, the flu episode was mild. Unlike seasonal flu, swine flu has additional symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea….

Pregnancy poisoning is an adaptation disorder of the body to changes during pregnancy. Every woman can be affected, but there are risk factors that make it more likely to occur. But what exactly is a pregnancy poisoning? Why can it be dangerous for mother and child? And how is pregnancy poisoning treated? Answers to these…

The impingement-shoulder syndrome (subacromial impingement syndrome) refers to a compression of muscles, tendons or nerves under the shoulder roof in the subacromial space. The result is dysfunction of the shoulder joint and pain. Protection, painkillers and physiotherapy can relieve the symptoms of impingement-shoulder syndrome. An operation can prevent permanent joint stiffening. Read more about impingement…

Epilepsy in children is not uncommon: at this age seizures are among the most common diseases of the central nervous system. An epileptic seizure temporarily disturbs brain function in a particular region (focal seizure) or overall (generalized seizure). This can usually be treated well with medication. But there are also epilepsy forms with unfavorable prognosis….

For herpes treatment is only a limited number of drugs suitable. In order to influence the course of the disease positively, they must be applied as early as possible. In addition to the antiviral drugs, painkillers are sometimes used for herpes. Here you will learn everything important about the herpes therapy. What helps against herpes?…