Month: December 2019

In WPW syndrome (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome), the heart is malformed by one or more additional pathways. As a result, it’s rushing too fast. This form of cardiac arrhythmia can be treated by obliteration of the supernumerary pathways. Learn all about the symptoms and treatment options for WPW syndrome. WPW syndrome: description WPW syndrome is a cardiac…

The atheroma is colloquially referred to as Grützbeutel. It is a benign cyst that sits mostly in the scalp and bulges hemispherically. Atheromas develop in the hair root and can swell to the size of a hen’s egg. Read more about causes and treatment of the atheroma. Atheroma: description As an atheroma doctors refer to…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness caused by an experienced trauma (violence, war, natural disaster, etc.). The symptoms of PTSD usually appear within six months and are manifested by anxiety, flashbacks, hypersensitivity, or sleep problems. Posttraumatic stress disorder should be treated psychotherapeutically and possibly also medically. Read here everything important about the Posttraumatic…

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) refers to the benign enlargement of the prostate gland. This mainly affects older men. With increasing prostate enlargement, unpleasant urinary symptoms usually occur. Easier stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia are initially treated with medication, with pronounced discomfort or complications is operated on. Read more about benign prostatic hyperplasia here. Benign prostatic…

Bursitis (bursitis) usually develops after excessive exercise. Characteristic are sudden onset, severe pain, which usually occur the first night after the overload. Sometimes the bursitis is based instead on a bacterial infection or other disease. Also, wear and chronic overload can cause bursitis. Read more about the forms, causes, treatment, diagnosis and course of bursitis….

The tuberculosis test according to Mendel-Mantoux is an important part of tuberculosis diagnostics. There is also a tuberculosis rapid test since 2010. However, in addition to the test result, medical history and further physical examinations of the affected patient are essential in order to reliably detect a TB infection. Tuberculin skin test (THT) In the…

Dysthymia is an attenuated form of depression. However, the depressive symptoms persist for several years. They severely restrict the lives of those affected and cause great suffering. Read all important information about dysthymia here. Dysthymia: description Dysthymia or dysthymia is a chronic depression. However, the symptoms are much weaker than with a classic depressive episode….

The plague is a serious infectious disease that can be fatal. The trigger is the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is transmitted from rat fleas to humans. In Europe, the disease no longer plays a role today. In some regions of Africa, Asia and South, Central and North America, however, there are always (smaller) plague outbreaks….

Q fever (Query fever, goat flu) is a disease that is particularly prevalent in cattle, sheep and goats. It is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. The pathogen can also be transmitted to humans. The infection is often asymptomatic or similar to influenza and is treated with antibiotics. Read all about symptoms and treatment for…

In a scoliosis, the spine curves to the side. Mostly, the vertebral bodies are twisted. Symptoms usually develop only with a stronger spinal curvature. Light forms can often be treated with physiotherapy and a special corset, heavy cases need surgery. Read all about causes, diagnosis and therapy for scoliosis here. Scoliosis: short overview Definition: permanent…