Month: November 2019

About four out of five kidney stones are automatically flushed out of the body with urine. Active kidney stone treatment is therefore not necessary in many cases. Conservative measures can support the stone outlet and alleviate symptoms such as pain. Even with renal colic, conservative treatment may be sufficient. Otherwise, the doctor must remove the…

Anxillary sinusitis (maxillary sinusitis) is an inflammation of the mucous membrane in one or both maxillary sinuses. These are the largest sinus cavities. They lie next to the nose and have the shape of an inverted pyramid. The sinusitis can be acute or chronic. In most cases, it is the result of a cold (viral…

An abscess is an encapsulated pus-filled cavity in the tissue. It can form when the body fights a spatially limited infection. An abscess should be recognized and treated as quickly as possible so that the infection does not spread further. Read here how an abscess develops, which discomfort it causes and how it is treated….

Pulmonary fibrosis develops when the proportion of connective tissue in the lungs increases morbidly. Pulmonary fibrosis is one of a large group of diseases, which are summarized under the term of interstitial lung diseases. There are a variety of different diseases that can cause pulmonary fibrosis. Learn more about it here. Pulmonary fibrosis: description Pulmonary…

To remove varicose veins, consult a specialist in phlebology or vascular surgery. He can remove the varices surgically, for example by means of stripping / partial stripping. Also by sclerotherapy and other procedures can be removed varicose veins. To relieve varicose discomfort, conservative measures such as exercise and massage can help. Read more about how…

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a liver infection that is triggered by a dysregulation of the immune system. Symptoms, like other forms of hepatitis, include fatigue, fever, joint pain and jaundice. The exact cause of autoimmune hepatitis is not yet known. The disease is treated with drugs that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants). Here you will…

Endocarditis prophylaxis refers to various measures to prevent endocarditis – inflammation of the heart’s lining. In most cases, the term endocarditis prophylaxis refers to antibiotic therapy prior to certain medical procedures that are associated with an increased risk of subsequent infective endocarditis. Read more about Endokarditisprophylaxe here. Endocarditis prophylaxis – for whom? In most cases,…

The Monteggia fracture is a special form of forearm fracture. The ulna near the elbow joint is broken and the spinal head at the elbow is dislocated (proximal radial head dislocation). This form of dislocation fracture is rare but often overlooked. Find out everything important about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy of the Monteggia fracture!…

In a barley grain (medical Hordeolum) certain glands on the eyelid are infected with bacteria. The most striking symptom is a reddened, painful and pressure-sensitive accumulation of pus (abscess) on the upper or lower edge of the eyelid. A barley grain is extremely unpleasant, but usually harmless and usually heals by itself. Learn more about…

Addison’s disease (also Addison’s disease) is a serious, fortunately rare disease. The adrenal cortex produces too little of certain vital messengers. The treacherous: In the case of sick people, the skin tints brownish, making them even in the early phase of the disease even a particularly healthy impression. Nevertheless, Addison’s disease is lethal if left…