Month: February 2019

The ISG syndrome (sacroiliac joint syndrome) describes a disease of the lower spine and pelvis. The sacroiliac joint connects the spine to the pelvis. Wear, mishaps or accidents can be the cause of an ISG syndrome and cause pain. Read more about signs and treatment of ISG syndrome here. ISG syndrome: description The sacroiliac joint…

An amaurosis (blindness, amaurosis) occurs when the eyes can not perceive light. Various diseases are considered as the cause of amaurosis. Accordingly, more complaints may occur depending on the underlying disease. Depending on the cause, amaurosis may be permanent or transient. Read all about Amaurosis here. Amaurosis: description The term amaurosis refers to blindness, ie…

An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge of the wall of blood vessels, mostly arteries. Aneurysms are caused by weak points in the vascular wall and can be innate or develop during the course of life. Mostly you do not feel it. It becomes dangerous when the aneurysm ruptures. Then life-threatening bleeding can occur. Read here…

In more advanced stages, lung cancer causes symptoms such as bloody sputum, shortness of breath and rapid weight loss. Initially, many patients show no or only nonspecific symptoms, such as coughing and chest pain. That is why lung cancer is often discovered late. Read all important information about: How to recognize lung cancer? Lung cancer:…

Many people suffer from cardiac arrhythmias. Symptoms and causes are very different. Many sufferers suffer from severe discomfort, while others hardly notice the arrhythmia or not at all. Read all about possible symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias here. How do cardiac arrhythmias express themselves? The symptoms of a cardiac arrhythmia depend on whether the heart beats…

In pancreatic insufficiency, the pancreas does not work efficiently anymore. In exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, the organ produces too few digestive enzymes. The result is indigestion with diarrhea. In endocrine pancreatic insufficiency, the formation of the blood sugar regulating hormones is impaired. Then it comes to blood sugar disorders. The therapy depends on whether an exocrine…

Spastic bronchitis is a common form of acute bronchitis. Baby and toddler often get sick. Those affected have inflamed and constricted bronchi. This causes whistling or buzzing sounds during exhalation and respiratory distress. Spastic bronchitis can usually be diagnosed and treated by the pediatrician. Read all important information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of spastic…

Many diabetics need insulins to keep their blood sugar levels under control. This applies to all type 1 diabetics as well as some type 2 diabetics. For insulin therapy, various insulin preparations are available, for example, short-acting, long-acting and intermediately effective insulins. Read more about the effects and use of the various insulins in diabetes…

The heart muscle inflammation (myocarditis) is a serious illness. It often develops as a result of influenza infections. Their symptoms are often difficult to detect, which makes a quick diagnosis difficult. In severe cases, myocarditis may cause heart failure or severe cardiac arrhythmias. Then there is even a risk of sudden cardiac death. Read here…

Hepatitis A is acute liver inflammation caused by hepatitis A virus. The pathogens are usually transmitted via contaminated water and contaminated food. Most patients can recover at home if adequately cared for. After surviving infection, one is immune to hepatitis A viruses for life. Read more about symptoms and treatment of the disease and in…