Month: December 2019

Vasculitis is a vasculitis. It can affect various vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins) and cause serious organ damage. Vasculitis is caused by the body’s own defense system. Why this happens is largely unknown. Read all important information about: What is Vasculitis? Which forms of vasculitis can be distinguished? Which symptoms occur? What does vasculitis therapy look…

The term nephritis (nephritis) includes a number of inflammatory diseases of the kidneys. Depending on the inflamed tissue, there are various forms of nephritis (such as glomerulonephritis). After the course of acute and chronic nephritis can be distinguished. Read more about the individual forms of illness as well as the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and…

Funicular myelosis (spinal disease) is a disease of the central nervous system, especially the spinal cord. Cause is usually a vitamin B12 deficiency. The disease usually begins insidiously with sensory disorders of the legs that lead to gait insecurity. Funicular myelosis is treated with vitamin B12. Read more about the symptoms, diagnostics and treatment of…

Mammography is an x-ray examination of the breast (lat. Mamma). It serves to clarify changes in breast tissue (such as nodules) that could be breast cancer. In addition, women between the ages of 50 and 69 are invited to routine mammography every two years as part of mammography screening. Read here how the investigation works,…

If it pulls painfully from the back to the leg, the sciatic is usually responsible. This colloquial term summarizes various complaints that emanate from the sciatic nerve. Medically correct, the phenomenon is called sciatica. Cause can be for example a herniated disc or an inflammation. Read more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of sciatica…

Toenail fungus (onychomycosis, tinea unguium) is a fungal disease of the fingernails and toenails. More than 12 percent of all Germans suffer from it. Men and the elderly are affected more often. Read more about: How can nail fungus be recognized? How do you treat it most effectively? How is it created and what are…

In pulmonary emphysema, the alveoli are partially overstretched and destroyed. The result is that the body can no longer be sufficiently supplied with oxygen. Typical symptoms of emphysema include shortness of breath, shortness of breath and decreased performance. Smoking is the main cause of pulmonary hyperinflation. What other causes are there, what the consequences of…

The multiple sclerosis course can be different. He is usually characterized by episodes of illness. In other patients, the condition deteriorates continuously. Read about the different types of MS, the severity classification based on scales, and the life expectancy of patients. Multiple Sclerosis: Course Forms In multiple sclerosis, physicians distinguish different forms: relapsing remitting multiple…

A celiac disease test detects antibodies in the blood serum that are typical of gluten intolerance. In some cases, however, there is a celiac disease, although the test does not strike. Then further examinations are necessary to be able to ensure the diagnosis of celiac disease. Read here how the celiac disease test works and…

Pain is a warning signal from the body that something is wrong. For prolonged or particularly severe pain, you should always consult a doctor. However, mild pain in muscles and joints, such as strains or bruises, can often be treated with over-the-counter medications. Some people help with such complaints external applications, so ointments. But this…