Month: September 2019

Young people between the ages of 20 and 40 are particularly susceptible to multiple sclerosis. Many have started their first job, are in the middle of training or just starting a career. Some have or want a family and children. Read how multiple sclerosis influences sports and travel activities and pregnancies, and what consequences the…

Almond stones (tonsil stones) are white-yellowish structures that arise from various substances in the palate tonsils. They are a few millimeters in size, of mostly firm or crumbly consistency and can cause bad breath. Otherwise, almond stones are harmless, rarely cause larger copies to further complaints. Read more about almond stones and what you can…

Low blood pressure, also known as arterial hypotension in the medical jargon, is very common, especially in young, slim women. By definition, low blood pressure is present when the values ​​are below 100/110 to 60 mmHg (millimeters of mercury). Arterial hypotension usually manifests with dizziness, fatigue or palpitations. There are many ways to get your…

An esophageal carcinoma is a particularly malignant cancer: Since the cancer causes symptoms such as swallowing symptoms only at an advanced stage, it is usually discovered late. As with almost every cancer, a late diagnosis worsens the chances of survival – in the case of an esophageal carcinoma even considerably. The two most common forms…

Unfortunately, in many women with endometriosis the desire for children remains unfulfilled: more than half of all patients can not spontaneously get pregnant. The best treatment in this case is surgery, experts say. The surgical removal of the endometriosis herd can improve fertility in many women. Read all important information about endometriosis and the desire…

The Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled protuberance in the popliteal fossa. It is caused by a weakness of the knee capsule and contains synovial fluid called synovial fluid. It is usually the result of another disease of the knee joint. It often causes no discomfort, but can press on vessels and nerves and then lead…

Hepatitis C (type C hepatitis) is an infection with the hepatitis C virus. It is mainly transmitted via blood contacts. A hepatitis C infection usually runs without (significant) symptoms, but often becomes chronic. This can lead to long-term consequences such as liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. So far, there is no vaccine against the pathogen….

Depersonalization is a mental state of emergency. People who suffer from it, see their life from the outside, like a movie. The own body, their feelings, but also other people and objects are foreign to them. The origin of the separation of themselves and the environment often lies in previous traumatic experiences. Read all important…

Typhoid vaccine is an effective way to prevent typhoid fever. In Germany, it is not absolutely necessary, but those who travel to warm countries with poor hygiene conditions, should be vaccinated against typhoid fever. Read all about the use, forms and side effects of a typhoid vaccine here! Typhoid vaccine: When does it make sense?…

Brain tumor symptoms are very diverse. Headache, nausea, vomiting and seizures are often the first signs. At first, brain tumor patients usually suffer from very nonspecific symptoms. If the brain tumor grows very fast, the existing symptoms may increase and, depending on the location of the tumor, new symptoms may be added. Here you can…