Month: April 2019

The impingement syndrome describes a painful entrapment of tendons or muscles within a joint. This can lead to painful movement restrictions. The shoulder joint is most commonly affected by impingement syndrome, followed by the hip joint. It is treated with analgesics, physiotherapy and surgery. Here you can read all important information about the impingement syndrome….

If you want to accelerate wound healing, you should first of all make sure that the wound remains germ-free and the wound edges are not under tension. A good general and nutritional state as well as the absence of smoking help to heal wounds faster. Read more about how wound healing can be accelerated or…

A herniated disc (disc prolapse, disc prolapse) is most common in people between 30 and 50 years of age. He often causes no complaints. But it can also cause strong back pain, emotional disorders and even paralysis – then fast action is important. Read all about symptoms, examinations and therapy of the herniated disc! Herniated…

In a polyneuropathy peripheral nerves are damaged. These can be, for example, nerves in the arms and legs or those that supply internal organs. The most common causes of this nerve damage include diabetes mellitus and alcohol abuse. Read more about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of polyneuropathy here. Polyneuropathy: short overview What is polyneuropathy?…

A septic shock is a critical, life-threatening condition that leads to death in the majority of cases. In the final stage of sepsis, this happens with an extreme fall in blood pressure, where the heart can no longer adequately fill the dilated blood vessels with blood. The result is a shortage of vital organs, including…

If you want to prevent a stroke, you can start with several levers: Healthy diet, regular exercise and abstinence from nicotine are among them. These tips help primarily to counteract arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis) and thus a stroke. Find out more about how to prevent a stroke here! How to prevent stroke Various risk factors can promote…

Too tight shoes, splayfoot, weak connective tissue – all this can cause hallux valgus (ball encephalitis). This is a malposition of the big toe. It can interfere with walking and rolling over the sole of the foot. Often measures such as physiotherapy, a hallux valgus splint or appropriate footwear are sufficient to alleviate the symptoms….

As chronic renal insufficiency (chronic renal insufficiency) medical professionals describe the decline of renal function, which progresses slowly over months or years. Mostly both kidneys are affected. The most common causes of chronic renal insufficiency are diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The loss of functional kidney tissue usually can not be reversed. Read more about causes…

Psychosis is an umbrella term for severe mental disorders in which the person concerned loses contact with reality. Patients perceive themselves and their environment as changed. Typical signs of psychosis are delusions and hallucinations. In addition, disorders in thinking and motor skills can develop. Learn here everything important to the clinical picture of the psychosis….

In tarsal tunnel syndrome (tarsal congestion syndrome, nerve compression syndrome), the tibial nerve, which also runs through the foot, is irritated or damaged. The cause is a constriction of the so-called Tarsaltunnels, which is located near the ankle joint. This leads to pressure damage to the nerve. The result is sensations such as tingling and…