Month: September 2019

Atrial fibrillation is a very common cardiac arrhythmia in which the heart beats irregularly. It is the most common form of a disturbed heart rhythm – over six million people in Europe suffer from it. Sometimes those affected do not notice the atrial fibrillation. Others feel a “heart stumbling” or tachycardia. The risk for strokes…

The flu shot is the most effective way to protect yourself from the flu. It is recommended to people who are at high risk of getting the flu. The flu vaccine is given every autumn. Most people tolerate it well. Read everything important about the flu shot. Influenza vaccination: General The flu shot protects against…

Plantar fasciitis (also: plantar fasciitis) is an inflammation of the tendon plate of the sole of the foot and is typically triggered by overuse. Affected is usually the approach of the tendon plate on the heel bone. The plantar fasciitis is characterized by heel pain, which occurs especially under pressure and stress. Read all about…

Endocarditis causes inflammation of the heart lining (endocardium) and, above all, the heart valves. The trigger of endocarditis is usually a bacterial infection that needs to be treated as quickly as possible with antibiotics. More rarely, heart inflammation is due to an autoimmune reaction that occurs in the context of other diseases. Read more about…

The clock test is a simple test procedure used in the diagnosis of dementia. It is well suited to detect dementia early on. However, the clock test is not sufficient as the sole test procedure. It is therefore generally used in conjunction with another dementia diagnostics test (MMST, DemTect). Read here everything important about the…

Hepatitis E (liver inflammation type E) is an acute inflammation of the liver, which is caused by the hepatitis E virus. The pathogen is mainly transmitted via contaminated drinking water or contaminated food. The disease usually heals on its own. Chronic and severe courses are rare. Everything worth knowing about hepatitis E can be found…

Acne scars form after severe cases of acne or after unprofessional treatment of the disease. Since they usually occur in the face, they can greatly influence the everyday life of those affected and untreated a lifelong burden. Read all important information about acne scars here – how they develop and how they can be treated….

Smallpox (puffing) is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by viruses. Thanks to its nationwide smallpox vaccination, it has been officially eradicated since 1980. However, a recurrence of smallpox is not completely excluded: it could, for example, come with a use of the pox virus as a biological weapon to a new outbreak. There are…

The term “Restless Legs” (also called Restless Legs Syndrome, RLS) translated means “restless legs”. Affected people have an enormous urge to move and often feel a tormenting tugging or tingling in the legs. The symptoms occur exclusively in rest situations and can be improved by exercise. Read all about Restless Legs here. Restless legs: description…

Lyme disease symptoms can vary greatly depending on the severity and the stage of the disease. Especially at the beginning of the infection, it is important to recognize and treat the signs safely. This prevents the symptoms from becoming chronic. In a late stage, the symptoms of Lyme disease are very diverse and therefore more…