Month: July 2019

As a Frozen Shoulder (English for “frozen shoulder”) refer to doctors a disease of the shoulder joint capsule. The sufferers initially have severe shoulder pain, which gradually subside, while the shoulder becomes stiffer at the same time. This shoulder stiffness can spontaneously resolve after years. Read about the cause, symptoms and diagnosis of Frozen Shoulder,…

Reye syndrome is a serious cellular disorder that can occur in young children and adolescents. It particularly affects the brain and liver and can be fatal. The exact causes are not yet clear. However, the Reye syndrome is particularly associated with influenza, herpes and chickenpox viruses. Scientists also believe that drugs such as acetylsalicylic acid…

If someone has dislocated his finger (dislocated), usually a sports accident was to blame. For example, if the volleyball or handball violently hits the outstretched fingers, the head of one phalanx may slip out of the socket of the next member. The two articular surfaces then have no (dislocation) or only partial (subluxation) contact with…

Possible breast cancer symptoms include, for example, knots and indurations in the breast tissue as well as watery or bloody secretions from the nipple. Even if a nipple or a part of the breast skin moves in, a breast cancer can be the cause. However, when you discover such changes, you should not start from…

An allergic shock is a severe hypersensitivity reaction of the body to a supposedly dangerous substance (allergen such as bee venom etc.). Doctors also speak of anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis). Common triggers include insect venom (from bees, wasps, etc.), foods (peanuts, celery, etc.), and medications (such as antibiotics). In the worst case, the person suffering a…

The undescended testicle is a mostly congenital, incorrect location of one or both testes. The testicle is then not permanently in the scrotum, but in the inguinal canal or abdomen. Because this increases the risk of later testicular tumors and infertility, one should correct the wrong position of the testis in the first year of…

Pfeiffer’s glandular fever (mononucleosis) is a viral disease that affects almost everyone in the course of life. It is usually transmitted through the saliva and therefore also called kiss disease. Often, however, the disease does not break out or go unnoticed. In adults, the symptoms are often particularly severe and can be seen in sore…

In a wound healing disorder, the healing process of a wound is delayed and it can become infected. Often such a disorder occurs in weakened immune systems and after surgery. In these cases, a special wound treatment must be initiated, otherwise serious complications threaten. Read all important information about symptoms, diagnostics and therapy of a…

Gynecomastia surgery is a surgical treatment option if other therapies are unsuccessful and the patient is severely affected by the enlargement of the breast. However, the surgery does not eliminate the cause of gynecomastia, but merely removes the mammary gland tissue and fat. Find out more about the surgical treatment options here. Reasons for gynecomastia…

Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children and adolescents. It grows very fast in the area of ​​the cerebellum and often causes increased intracranial pressure with headache and nausea. The tumor can be operated on, irradiated and treated with chemotherapeutic agents. About half of those affected can be cured by this intensive…