Month: April 2019

Aortic valve stenosis is the most common heart valve defect. The cause is usually an acquired calcification of the aorta, which results from an unhealthy lifestyle. The oxygen-rich blood can then no longer be sufficiently pumped into the large circulation. Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include a lack of brain supply, dizziness, and lower exercise…

There are many signs of middle ear infection. Symptoms can range from typical earache to less frequent vomiting. Overall, patients often feel choppy.Hier you read all the important information about “Otitis Media: Symptoms”. Middle ear infection: symptoms that are typical Especially the onset is typical for middle ear infection. Signs of an acute illness are…

Sexual headache refers to headaches that occur during sexual activity before or during orgasm. The pain often begins in the neck and pull slowly or attackingly forward in the forehead and temples. Shortly thereafter, the complaints usually resolve again. The causes of sexual headache are still unknown. However, there are several risk factors that favor…

An umbilical hernia surgery is often necessary, especially in adult patients. In children, however, an umbilical hernia rarely requires surgery. Very urgent is the umbilical hernia surgery, when abdominal organs are trapped in the fracture gap – there is a danger to life! Read more about the various methods of umbilical hernia surgery here! When…

Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by unicellular intestinal parasites. In some regions, up to 30 percent are infected with the parasite. Irregular bowel movement or prolonged diarrhea can be triggered. In children, people with pre-existing conditions and immunodeficiency, the intestinal parasite can have serious consequences. Read all important information about giardiasis (Lamblia disease) here….

The term brain death describes the irreversible loss of crucial areas of the brain. Brain death diagnostics is a regulated condition for organ donation by the German Medical Association. If a brain death is definitely diagnosed, a person in Germany is considered dead. Read all about brain death here! Brain death: description For the first…

A shingles on the face is relatively common and often associated with complications: the pathogen can cause damage to the eye, ear and facial nerves. In addition, unsightly scars may be left behind. Read more about the shingles on the face! This is how shingles appear on the face A shingles on the face develops…

Anal thrombosis (anal venous thrombosis) is a painful swelling in the anal area caused by a venous blood clot. The differentiation to hemorrhoids is often not easy. Unlike hemorrhoids, anal thromboses are very painful and do not prolapse out of the anal canal. Due to the high level of suffering, patients often have a strong…

Aspergillosis is the technical term for a mold fungus infection by Aspergillus species. The infection often affects the sinuses and lungs. But it can also affect other organ systems, such as the skin, the gastrointestinal tract or the nervous system. Find out more about the disease here. Aspergillosis: description Aspergillosis is an infection with a…

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAS) is relatively common. Compared to other anxiety disorders, sufferers can not pinpoint their anxiety. Because there are many different threats, they perceive the whole day and everywhere. They live in an endless spiral of worries and fears. Most of the patients seek help for their physical problems, such as sleep disorders….