Month: August 2019

Various home remedies for insect bites help relieve the pain at the injection site such as swelling, itching and pain. These include, for example, ice cubes, cucumber slices and cool envelopes. In addition, there are home remedies that can prevent an insect bite. Read all you need to know about home remedies for insect bites….

In an ankle fracture (OSG fracture), the inner and / or outer ankle is broken. Typical symptoms include swelling, pain and limitation of movement of the foot. The ankle fracture is a typical injury in athletes. Depending on the type of fracture can be treated conservatively or surgically. Learn more about the ankle fracture here….

Ebola is an often severe infection with fever and bleeding (hemorrhagic fever). The disease is caused by the Ebola virus, which is one of the most dangerous pathogens in the world. There are currently no effective drugs or vaccines against it. Ebola is deadly in many cases. Read all important information about Ebola here –…

Nail psoriasis occurs in many people with psoriasis in addition to the psoriasis typical skin lesions. The nails will show different stain patterns or lose their strength. In most cases, psoriasis is not only produced on a single nail, but also on several at the same time – often on the fingers as well as…

Ankylosing spondylitis is a special form of inflammatory rheumatism. It manifests itself mainly in back pain in the lumbar region. In the process, ossifications can form, hence the medical name ankylosing spondylitis: it means “stiffening spinal disease”. Ankylosing spondylitis is not curable and can restrict the mobility of those affected. Read all important information about…

In Cushing’s disease, too much cortisol is produced in the body. This is often caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland. More often, women are affected. Among other things, they suffer from overweight, loss of strength and increased susceptibility to infections. If the causative tumor can be removed, the chances of recovery are good….

Patellar dislocation causes the kneecap (patella) to “jump out” of the knee joint. It then no longer sits in the middle, but is shifted laterally. Those affected have severe pain and can not move the lower leg. Often, the dislocated kneecap slides by itself back to the starting position. Nevertheless, a patellar dislocation should always…

Doctors refer to a very rare malformation of the penis, the double penis, with a diphalia. The male member is either completely or only partially created twice. In the past there were only about 100 cases of a diphalia. Therefore, researchers can only guess what causes behind the disease. The double penis is usually corrected…

In the case of histamine intolerance, the body reacts to an increased amount of histamine with intolerance reactions. This substance occurs naturally in the body, but is also found in many foods. Possible symptoms of histamine intolerance include wheals on the skin, itching, headache and gastrointestinal discomfort. Mostly women are affected in middle age. Read…

Patients and relatives should be cared for early on when planning care for dementia. Can and does the dementia patient want to stay in his own apartment? Does he need help in everyday life, and if so, how much? Who can provide this support? Is accommodation in a nursing home or in an alternative form…