Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. Typically, the consumption of animal products causes this disease. In otherwise healthy people, the infection is usually mild. For people with a weakened immune system, listeriosis can also be life-threatening. Treated is a listeriosis with antibiotics. Here you can read all important information about listeriosis. Listeriosis: description…
Month: February 2020
Sudeck’s disease
Today, Sudeck’s disease is usually referred to as a complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Sudeck’s disease is a condition in which sustained pain in the area of the wound occurs after an injury. In addition, body awareness, mobility and other body functions may be disturbed. With interdisciplinary pain therapy, the symptoms of Sudeck’s disease can…
Ring rubella – pregnancy
Infections in pregnant women can endanger the unborn baby. This also applies to the Ringelrötel: The pregnancy can end in the worst case with a premature birth or stillbirth. Particularly dangerous is an infection with the Ringelrötel pathogens until the 20th week of pregnancy. Read all important information about ring-rubella & pregnancy. Ring rubella: Pregnancy…
malnutrition
In malnutrition, the body does not have all the necessary nutrients available in sufficient quantities. The possible causes range from chewing and swallowing complaints to tumors, depression, poverty and social isolation. Malnutrition is especially common in old age. Read all important information about malnutrition: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment! Malnutrition: description In malnutrition, the…
urethritis
An urethritis (urethritis) is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urethra. Urethritis is often the result of a sexually transmitted disease. The therapy depends on the cause and is very important so that the urethritis does not become chronic and leaves no permanent damage. In most cases, urethritis is treated with antibiotics. Read…
Pericarditis
During pericarditis, the solid, connective tissue envelope inflames and encloses the heart in the thorax. It is also known in the jargon as pericarditis (or pericarditis) and can be acute and severe or chronic creeping. An acute course is potentially life-threatening without medical treatment. Find out more about causes, symptoms and treatment of pericarditis here!…
fibroma
A fibroid is a benign tumor of the connective tissue. These growths are very common and can occur as a soft fibroma, hard fibroma and in many different subforms. Most fibroids are found on the skin, but also the mucous membranes may be affected (e.g., irritant fibroma on the oral mucosa). Read more about causes…
asthma
Asthma (bronchial asthma, bronchial asthma) is a chronic disease of the lungs. Asthmatics suffer from seizure-related shortness of breath and coughing. One distinguishes between allergic and non-allergic asthma. With different medications and a customized lifestyle, the symptoms can be alleviated. Under certain conditions, asthma is even curable. Read all about the disease, how it came…
Hebephrenic schizophrenia
Hebephrenic schizophrenia is also referred to as disorganized type of disease. Patients with this particular form of schizophrenia are often irritating to outsiders. Her behavior seems inappropriate, confused and aimless. The reason: In this mental disorder, especially the emotions, the thinking and the drive are severely impaired. Read more about the hebephrenic schizophrenia here. Hebephrenic…
Nail fungus – home remedies
Many people rely on nail fungus home remedies such as vinegar or lemon, although doctors doubt their effectiveness mostly. Read more about the most important applications and what to look for in the case of nail fungus home remedies. Nail fungus: home remedies as a natural help Whether guidebooks, the Internet or your own grandmother…