Month: May 2019

Periodontitis is the inflammation of the periodontium. It is caused by bacterial plaque (biofilm, plaque), especially at a higher age. As a result of the inflammation, the teeth can hurt and the gums bleed more easily. Untreated periodontitis can also lead to tooth loss. Find out everything important about periodontitis here. Periodontitis: description In periodontitis…

People with a controlling need are very afraid that a person could be harmed by their guilt. You therefore check again and again whether the stove is actually off or the front door is locked tight. If the pressure to control is strong, people can no longer leave their home. Read here all important information…

The clubfoot (Pes equinovarus) is a deformity of the foot. The soles of the feet look inwards. The malposition is caused by an insufficiently functioning foot and calf muscles. Mostly this is a congenital impairment. Boys are twice as likely to be affected as girls. With immediate treatment after birth good results can be achieved….

Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a skin fungus infection caused by filamentous fungi, which affects the body trunk and extremities. It causes round, flaky redness, usually with a pronounced itching. The ringworm is treated with antifungal agents, which are usually applied externally, sometimes internally. Read all important information about Tinea corporis here. Tinea corporis: description The…

Anti-viral and analgesics are used in shingles treatment. Very important is also a careful skin care. Read more about the herpes zoster therapy here! Shingles Treatment: Skin Care A careful skin care is an important part of treatment for shingles (herpes zoster). For example, disinfectant powders can prevent bacteria from settling on the affected areas…

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an inherited neurofibromatosis type 2, in which tumors form in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The auditory nerve is particularly affected. NF2, like neurofibromatosis type 1, belongs to the so-called phakomatosis diseases, which mainly affect the skin and nervous system. Neurofibromatosis type 2: description Neurofibromatosis type 2…

A Hydrozele (Hydrocele testis, Wasserbruch) is a fluid accumulation in the scrotum. It can be innate or acquired. The patients notice a painless swelling of the affected testicle. If the hydrocele does not regress by itself, surgery is necessary. Read all about hydrocele here. Hydrocele: description As hydrocele medics denote an accumulation of water in…

An optic nerve inflammation (Neuritis nervi optici, optic neuritis) can occur in the context of various diseases. It is closely linked to multiple sclerosis. The vision of the patient decreases rapidly within a short time. With medication, an optic nerve inflammation can often be treated well if the therapy is started on time. Here you…

Typical meniscal tear symptoms are knee pain. In some cases, the joint is not as flexible as usual. Depending on the cause of the injury, symptoms of meniscus damage vary widely. When an acute meniscal tear, the pain usually occurs suddenly, in degenerative knee changes they develop over a longer period of time and are…

As a hay fever (pollen allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis) refer to physicians hypersensitivity of the immune system to proteins of various plant pollen. This affects almost one in five in Germany. A clogged, runny and itchy nose and red, itchy eyes are the main symptoms of hay fever. The complaints can be alleviated with medication….