Month: April 2019

Pneumonia (pneumonia) is particularly common in the cold season, not infrequently as a result of delayed influenza infections. The most important symptoms are a general malaise, cough, fever and shortness of breath. In elderly, chronically ill or immunocompromised persons, pneumonia can be life-threatening. Read all about the symptoms, risk of infection and treatment of pneumonia…

Typical reflux symptoms are heartburn, which worsens when lying down or stooping, as well as the regurgitation of air or gastric juice from the stomach into the esophagus and mouth. The sufferers also often suffer from a pressure pain behind the breastbone, which is easily confused with pain in the heart region. In addition, there…

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that manifests itself in so-called tics. Tics are spontaneous movements, sounds or expressions that come about without the will of the person concerned. This is comparable to sneezing or hiccups. Tics in Tourette syndrome can only be controlled conditionally. Read all important information about Tourette syndrome here! Tourette…

If you suddenly experience nausea and then strong diarrhea, it is usually a gastrointestinal flu. The duration, intensity and infectivity of this disease can vary, depending on which pathogen is behind it. Here you can find out how long a gastrointestinal flu (gastroenteritis) can last and how long a risk of infection exists for other…

Bite wounds can be inflicted on you by an animal or another human being. In easier cases, only the skin is injured. In contrast, in deep bites, other structures are also affected, such as muscles, nerves or bones. Whether deep or not – every bite can become infected, because in the saliva of animals and…

Neuroborreliosis is a complication of Lyme disease. Once the Borrelia bacteria spread in the body, they can infect the brain and the nerve tracts. The resulting symptoms are manifold. This can make the diagnosis more difficult. Here you can learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of neuroborreliosis. Neuroborreliosis: symptoms and course Physicians distinguish between…

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. The slowly progressive brain disease leads to memory loss, confusion and disorientation. Alzheimer’s is not curable, but can be alleviated and slowed down. Read more about: How does Alzheimer’s develop and how can you prevent it? How to recognize the disease at an early stage? And how…

A tympanic perforation is when the eardrum has a crack or a hole. The most common cause is a middle ear infection, sometimes external force is the reason. While eardrum perforation causes little pain, it causes some hearing loss. In addition, pathogens can more easily penetrate into the middle ear. A small tympanic membrane often…

Many people use home remedies for bronchitis. Parents and grandparents, for example, have made breast wraps with potatoes or inhaled with thyme infusion. In fact, such home remedies for bronchitis can relieve discomfort and aid healing. Here you will find a selection of the best bronchitis home remedies! Bronchitis: home remedy for the discomfort There…

Genital herpes is one of the sexually transmitted diseases and is caused by viruses. After an infection with genital herpes can not prevent the outbreak, but reduce the severity and duration of the discomfort. Read here the most important thing about genital herpes. Genital herpes: description “Herpes on the penis”, “vaginal herpes”, “intimate herpes” –…