Month: May 2019

PSA was discovered in the US just over 40 years ago as a measure of prostate tissue activity. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein that is exclusively produced by prostate cells. It can be measured in the blood (PSA test). The PSA value is determined for the follow-up assessment of prostate cancer. Whether it…

Above a certain size or complications, an ovarian cyst causes symptoms. For example, if it presses on the surrounding tissue, it can cause back pain, urination, or sexual intercourse. If the so-called stalk of certain ovarian cyst tears or twists, severe pain can suddenly occur. Read all about the symptoms of an ovarian cyst here….

Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth and throat with certain yeasts, in most cases Candida albicans. The oral fungus affects, for example, the inside of the cheeks and lips, sometimes the tongue (tongue mushroom) and the palate. Whitish deposits on reddened mucosa are characteristic of oral thrush, but there are also other manifestations….

Breast prostheses (breast pitheses) are intended for women who are unable to rebuild the breast after a mastectomy. They are usually made of silicone – a well-tolerated plastic, which is very similar to the breast tissue in terms of consistency and vibration behavior. There are now many different models of breast prostheses, such as self-adhesive…

Alcohol poisoning is a disorder of brain function due to an overdose of alcohol. Typical signs are balance disorders, nausea and vomiting and disturbances of consciousness to unconsciousness. While severe alcohol poisoning can have long-term health consequences, mild poisoning is usually safe. Find out here about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication. Alcohol poisoning:…

In a pulmonary embolism (pulmonary artery embolism) is a blood vessel of the lungs clogged, usually by a blood clot. The lung is then less perfused. So only insufficient oxygen gets into the blood. Signs of pulmonary embolism include sudden breathlessness and chest pain. The cycle can collapse. In the worst case, the patient dies….

The gastric banding is an operative method that suppresses the natural feeling of hunger in overweight people. During surgery, a silicone band is wrapped around the upper part of the stomach. This artificially creates a very small stomach pocket. If it fills with food, the stomach signals satiety. Because of a rather high complication rate,…

Not only conventional medicine knows effective strategies against sinusitis – home remedies can also support the healing process. Read here which are the best sinusitis home remedies and which complementary healing methods (such as homeopathy) are additionally applied. Medicinal plants and essential oils This is very effective in the treatment of sinusitis essential oil of…

Cat allergy (cat allergy) is an overreaction of the immune system to certain proteins released by cats. These are mainly in the saliva and urine of the cat and get from there in the air. An untreated cat allergy can in extreme cases lead to bronchial asthma. Read all important information about cat allergy here….

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a mostly harmless but highly contagious viral disease. Especially children are affected. The disease is transmitted via body fluids, stool or contaminated objects. Typical symptoms include painful blisters on the hands, feet and around the mouth. The hand-foot-mouth disease usually heals without consequences after ten days at the latest. Read all important…