Month: February 2020

Thrush is a collective term for all diseases caused by fungi of the genus Candida. Doctors refer to this type of fungal infection as candidosis. About 90 percent of thrush in humans is caused by the “white yeast fungus” Candida albicans, more rarely are representatives such as Candida tropicalis or Candida krusei. Here you will…

People with irritable bladder suffer from constant, often fits like urination, although then only small amounts of urine are delivered. In some cases, the “overactive bladder” also leads to uncontrolled loss of urine. The causes are not really clear. The not always easy therapy can be done by bladder training or medication. Read all important…

A liver failure or liver failure is when the central metabolic organ – the liver – can no longer work properly. Sometimes this develops without a pre-existing liver disease (acute liver failure), in other cases, however, from long-term liver damage (chronic liver failure). Read more about causes, course and treatment options for liver failure. Liver…

Subluxation refers to a dislocation in which the bones of a joint have shifted against each other. The articular surfaces are partly still together. Subluxations can still be very painful and severely impair the function of the joint. Here you can read all about the different forms of subluxations and their possible symptoms. What happens…

Ring rubella (medical erythema infectiosum) is a typical childhood disease. It can also occur in adults, but often runs differently here. In English-speaking countries, the ring rubella is called “slapped cheek disease” due to the crimson rash on the face, in this country analogous to a slap in the face. Usually she is harmless. In…

Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer’s disease. It is also called Lewy body dementia or Lewy body dementia. In those affected protein residues are deposited in the nerve cells of the brain, which among other things leads to hallucinations. Find out everything important about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and…

Mastoiditis is a purulent inflammation of the bone behind the ear. Mastoiditis usually develops as a result of not or too briefly treated middle ear infection. Triggers of inflammation are different types of bacteria. With timely and consistent treatment, the mastoiditis has a good prognosis. Untreated, however, complications can occur that can be life-threatening. Read…

Chinese liver fluke (Clonorchis sinensis) is a parasite. The Saugwurm infects the bile ducts of humans and leads there to inflammations. He is mainly distributed in East Asia. With a worm remedy, the Chinese liver fluke can be treated well. Read all about the Chinese liver fluke here. Chinese liver fluke: description The Chinese liver…