Month: March 2019

Rhizarthrosis refers to a joint wear (arthrosis) in the thumb saddle joint. Usually both thumbs are affected. Rhizarthrosis occurs especially in women after the age of 50 years. Read more about causes, symptoms and treatment of rhizarthrosis! Rhizarthrosis: General In case of a rhizarthrosis the thumb saddle joint is worn. This joint sits at the…

A stork bite is found in about every second newborn. It is a special form of the fire mallow (Naevus flammeus). The red, irregular and benign skin patch sits mainly on the neck or face. For most children, he disappears on his own in the first years of life. Read all important information about the…

Varicose veins (varicose veins) are extensions of the superficial veins that occur most often on the legs. They usually show up as harmless bluish tufts under the skin. Women are more likely to suffer from varicose veins than men. Only in a few, advanced cases do varicose veins cause symptoms such as water retention in…

Osteoporosis (bone loss) is one of the most important common diseases. In Germany, millions of people suffer from it, especially older women. In those affected, the bone substance builds increasingly degraded. This makes the bones increasingly unstable and brittle. Read here everything important about causes, symptoms, therapy and prevention of osteoporosis! Quick Overview What is…

Hereditary breast cancer is usually based on a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. There are also other breast cancer genes that may be involved in the development of breast cancer. If familial breast cancer is suspected, a genetic test can detect mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Find out more about BRCA1,…

Windelsoor is an infection with the yeast fungus Candida albicans, which is common in babies. The fungus proliferates in the diaper area and causes a red rash that is often accompanied by pustules and dandruff. Most of the baby’s butt and genitals are affected, sometimes thighs, abdomen and back. Read here how you recognize Windelsoor…

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the male prostate gland. It is a relatively common disease in men, which is accompanied by pain in bladder emptying (micturition) and ejaculation. Physicians distinguish between acute and chronic prostatitis. Therapy and prognosis depend on the form and causes of prostate inflammation. Read all about prostatitis here. Prostatitis: description Prostatitis…

Whiplash (cervical spine twisting) is the name given to a combination of various complaints that often occur after car accidents. Characteristic are severe headache and neck pain, within the first three days after an impact accident. Usually the symptoms improve after some time by themselves, in some cases, however, they stop and are difficult to…

Dermatomyositis (Lilac disease) is an inflammatory muscle disease that also damages the skin. The symptoms mainly include weakness and pain in the affected muscles as well as characteristic changes in the skin at various parts of the body. The treatment of dermatomyositis is tedious and rich in side effects, but in many cases leads to…

Pancreatic cancer is treacherous: for a long time the disease remains asymptomatic. Later, the symptoms are similar to those of a chronically inflamed pancreas (upper abdominal pain, indigestion, etc.). Therefore, pancreatic cancer is often only discovered when it is already advanced. The chances of recovery are then usually bad. Read what symptoms of pancreatic cancer…