A cat bite can be painful and easily inflamed. Therefore, a visit to a doctor is recommended for every cat bite. First, it is important to provide first aid properly. Read here what action you should take immediately after a cat bite, and what can happen if first aid and (medical) wound treatment fail. Cat…
Month: May 2019
gambling addiction
People with gambling addiction suffer from the compulsive urge to gamble. At slot machines, in casinos or through betting, they often lose all their fortune. Play becomes serious, because the consequences of gambling addiction can be dramatic. The gambling addiction is a disease that can usually not be managed without professional help. Read all important…
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAB) is a hemorrhage between the middle meninges (arachnoid or spiderweb skin) and the inner meninges (pia mater or soft meninges) filled with brainwash (cerebrospinal fluid). There are many blood vessels in this narrow, slit-shaped space around the brain. If a vessel bursts before it enters the brain tissue, the escaping blood spreads…
yellow fever
Yellow fever is a life-threatening viral infectious disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. It occurs only in tropical Africa and South America. In severe cases, yellow fever ends fatally in more than every other case. For this reason, a preventive vaccine against the infection is very important. When entering and leaving the country, it is…
Hypothyroidism – nutrition
People with hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism) usually have to take hormone pills for life as a replacement for the missing thyroid hormones. However, it should not be taken with calcium-rich drinks or food such as milk, dairy products and fruit juices, as calcium blocks the intake of the drug. Here you read all important information about nutrition…
Rehabilitation and aftercare for breast cancer
After the acute phase of breast cancer treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare follow. Breast cancer patients should be relieved with various rehabilitation measures, including the return to everyday life. Aftercare for breast cancer is primarily aimed at early detection of possible relapses or second tumors. Read more about rehabilitation and aftercare for breast cancer! Rehab after…
ependymoma
The ependymoma is a very rare tumor in the brain or spinal cord. It forms in the brain waterways, often causing increased intracranial pressure with headache and nausea. Most children are affected by the age of 6 years. The tumor is operated on or irradiated. The prognosis depends on various factors and varies greatly. Here…
fatty liver
A fatty liver (steatosis hepatis) is the most common chronic liver disease in Germany. Fats are increasingly accumulating in the liver. The fatty liver is usually caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, medications or as a concomitant of diseases. Although it initially causes little discomfort, the fatty liver can have serious consequences. Here you read everything…
atrial flutter
Atrial flutter is a cardiac arrhythmia that usually occurs in heart disease or drug therapy. Those affected suffer from palpitations, shortness of breath and dizziness. Atrial flutter can be cured in over 95 percent of cases. Read all about the cause and treatment of atrial flutter. Atrial flutter: description Atrial flutter is a rhythm disorder…
lactose intolerance
People with lactose intolerance do not tolerate many dairy products. Because they lack an enzyme that is needed for the utilization of lactose. The most common symptoms of lactose intolerance are flatulence, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. But lactose intolerance can also be felt outside the gastrointestinal tract. Read here, which triggers lactose intolerance, how to…