Month: February 2020

In the summer months, every year many people get a tick bite. “What to do?”, It is often called. Basically, you can treat a tick bite by removing the tick and cleaning the puncture site. If you can not remove the tick, have an infection, or suspect you have an infection, you should consult a…

A nephrotic syndrome is a combination of various symptoms that are the cause of kidney damage. If the kidney corpuscles can no longer fulfill their function, typical symptoms such as heavy protein loss via the urine and water retention in the tissue (edema) occur. Both children and adults can develop a nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome:…

Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune reaction that can occur several weeks after infection with certain bacteria. The immune system attacks the body’s own cells and causes inflammation of the joints, skin and heart. In Germany rheumatic fever has become rare, but in countries with poor medical care, it represents a major health problem. Left untreated,…

A rib bruise is a blunt, closed injury to the bony ribcage due to, for example, a fall or blow. Often it is a sports injury. But even a fall on the stairs or in the bathroom often causes a rib bruise. Pain is the main symptom of this injury. Read more here: What is…

Breast cancer (breast cancer) is the most common cancer in women. He rarely appears in men. A genetic predisposition and older age favor the development of breast cancer. Alcohol, smoking, obesity and hormone preparations increase the risk of disease. Read more about: How to recognize breast cancer? What favors its creation? How is he diagnosed…

A renal artery stenosis (NAST for short) refers to a constriction on a blood vessel that supplies the kidney. Both one and both renal arteries may be affected by this vascular alteration. A common consequence of vascular failure is hypertension (renovascular hypertension). Here you will find everything you need to know about symptoms, causes and…

Morbus Meulengracht (Gilbert-Meulengracht disease, Gilbert-Meulengracht syndrome) is a congenital, harmless metabolic disorder. Due to the reduced activity of an enzyme, the red blood pigment is only insufficiently degraded. The eyes can turn yellow, sometimes headaches and tiredness occur. Patients should pay attention to a few things in order to relieve the metabolism. Read all about…

A heel spur (calcaneus spur) is a spiny bone outgrowth on the heel bone. It is caused by small tendon injuries that calcify. Reason for such injuries are usually faulty and overloaded. In a heel spur walking or standing can be very painful. Here’s what you can do to get rid of the symptoms. Heel…

Dengue fever is a tropical viral disease. It is transmitted by a certain species of mosquito, the diurnal Aedes mosquito. Dengue fever manifests itself in greatly increased temperature, headache and body aches. Most people recover recover within a few days. Dengue fever can also lead to serious complications or even death. Find out in which…

Female narcissism often varies between size fantasies and inferiority feelings. Narcissistic women are starving for admiration and recognition. Only then will they feel good. Outwardly they appear perfect, but they have strong self-doubt. Read all important information about female narcissism here. Female narcissism: hidden behind perfection The term narcissism is often referred to as megalomania,…