Month: November 2019

Bursitis on the elbow (bursitis olecrani) can be very painful. It usually occurs at the bony tip of the elbow. In English, the bursitis olecrani is also called “student’s elbow” (student elbow). The reason: If you support your elbow at the table repeatedly while learning, this can lead to longer-term bursitis. Read all important information…

An influenza infection or cold are two medically equivalent terms for an infectious disease that affects the upper respiratory tract. Depending on the pathogen and any complications that may occur, the duration and course of a cold may differ. Read all important information on the topic of influenza infection duration here. How long does a…

Bacterial vaginosis develops when pathogenic bacteria colonize the vagina. These are usually several bacterial strains, with Gardnerella vaginalis accounting for the largest share. They can be transmitted through sexual intercourse, but bacterial vaginosis is only conditionally one of the sexually transmitted diseases. Treatment is with antibiotics. However, relapses often occur. Read all important information about…

A broken toe (toe fracture) is usually the result of direct external violence. Symptoms include a swollen, bluish toe that does not move properly. He can be treated conservatively with a tape bandage or a special plaster shoe – surgery is rarely. Read how to recognize that a toe is broken and what the treatment…

The term demential syndrome (or dementia syndrome) is often used synonymous with dementia. It marks a common intellectual removal. A dementielles syndrome manifests itself mostly in the form of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia or as a mixed form thereof. It can also occur in brain inflammation, other brain destruction diseases (such as multiple sclerosis) and…

Typical for a gastritis are abdominal discomfort such as bloating or pain in the upper abdomen. The patients have no appetite, they are often sick. Gastritis can be acute or chronic. Often a gentle treatment of the stomach improves the symptoms, in more severe or chronic cases medication helps. Read here how to detect gastritis…

If a tendon tear affects the shoulder and upper arm, the affected person usually has severe pain and can only move the shoulder joint to a limited extent. The diagnosis is made by an in-depth examination and ultrasound or other imaging technique. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, the tendon tear (shoulder)…

Reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a pathologically increased reflux of acid stomach contents into the esophagus. About every fifth person in Germany is affected by it. Patients with reflux disease suffer from heartburn and pain behind the sternum, which often worsens when lying down. With a 24-hour pH-metry, the reflux disease can be diagnosed…

Typical osteoarthritis symptoms are joint pain. They occur initially only under stress, later also during normal movements and ultimately also at rest. At the beginning of the disease, there are no symptoms at all. Later, more arthritis symptoms are added to the pain. They can differ individually and are also dependent on the affected joint….

Myasthenia gravis is a nerve disease that disturbs the signal transmission between the nervous system and the muscles. The causes are so far unclear. Myasthenia gravis is characterized by muscle weakness, which may be slightly different in each affected person. Symptomatic therapy is possible, but the disease is not curable. Read all important information about…