Month: August 2019

Impetigo contagiosa (Bark lichen) is a highly contagious bacterial skin disease. It occurs mainly in children, rarely in adults. The classic symptoms are fluid- or pus-filled blisters, which form mainly in the mouth and nose area and on the hands. Read all important information about impetigo contagiosa – symptoms, causes and treatment. Impetigo contagiosa: description…

MMST is the abbreviation for “Mini Mental Status Test”. This is a simple dementia test that is used very often. It consists of a questionnaire, with the help of which the test person’s cognitive abilities such as orientation and memory can be assessed. Read all important information about the procedure and evaluation of the MMST!…

In a pleurisy (pleurisy), the ribs and usually also the lung in the chest inflamed. These are the connective tissue envelopes around the lungs and on the inner wall of the rib cage. Typical symptoms include aches and pains when breathing “dry” pleurisy. When fluid accumulates, it is called “wet” pleurisy. Read all important information…

In a coccyx fracture (coccyx fracture), the coccyx (os coccygis) is broken – the lowest part of the spine. This happens, for example, on one’s buttocks. The typical symptoms are pain and swelling around the coccyx. The treatment includes the administration of painkillers and bed rest. Find out more about the coccyx fracture here. Coccyx…

Pseudo-croup (Pseudo-Krupp) is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, especially affecting babies and toddlers. Characteristic is the so-called Krupphusten, an attack-like cough, which may be associated with shortness of breath and other symptoms. Mostly pseudo-croup heals by itself. He rarely needs treatment in the hospital. Read here: What are the symptoms of pseudo-croup?…

Serotonin syndrome is not a disease in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a combination of various symptoms (symptoms) caused by an excessive accumulation of the messenger serotonin. The serotonin syndrome is triggered by certain medications and must be treated quickly, as it can be fatal. Read all important information about serotonin syndrome here. Serotonin…

Seminoma is the most common form of testicular cancer. It is generally operated and – depending on the stage – treated further, for example by means of chemotherapy or radiation. Overall, the seminoma has a better prognosis than the other malignant testicular tumors. Find out everything important about the Seminom here. Seminom: General Seminoma is…

In a fracture (bone fracture), the continuity of the bone is completely or partially interrupted. This is usually associated with symptoms such as pain and loss of function. The cause of the fracture may be direct or indirect violence, previous illness or fatigue. The compartment syndrome is a complication of a fractured bone and represents…

An ankle fracture is a fracture of the cervical spine. Typical symptoms include neck pain, headache and dizziness. The broken neck is often the result of car accidents, dive into shallow water, bicycle and riding accidents. The diagnosis is made by X-ray, CT or MRI. Depending on severity and fracture, the cervical dislocation is treated…

The pituitary adenoma is a rare, benign tumor of the pituitary gland in the head. He can occur at any age. Causes are so far largely unknown. A pituitary adenoma can cause various hormonal dysfunctions, as well as headaches and blurred vision. With proper treatment, the prognosis is usually good. Here you can read everything…