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Month: March 2020

Lichen sclerosus

Posted on March 31, 2020

Lichen sclerosus is a rare, non-contagious skin disease. Above all, it affects adult women, more rarely men and children. Especially the genital mucous membranes are affected, the skin can itch and feel sore. The therapy is usually in the use of cortisone-containing preparations to relieve the symptoms, a cure of the disease is currently not…

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snap fingers

Posted on March 31, 2020

As Schnappfinger called a tendonitis (Tendovaginitis stenosans) in the area of ​​the flexor tendons of the hand. Other names are “fast finger” (lat. Digitus saltans), trigger finger and ring ligament stenosis. By nodular thickening, the tendon can no longer slide freely. This hinders the bending or stretching of the affected finger. Everything important about the…

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Dealing with dementia

Posted on March 30, 2020

Dealing with dementia requires a great deal of understanding and patience – both from relatives and caregivers and from those affected. Symptoms such as diminishing memory and increasing disorientation often increase when people react with frustration and impatience to it. Read more about how to deal with dementia – the right communication, meaningful employment for…

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diaphragmatic hernia

Posted on March 29, 2020

The diaphragmatic hernia (medical: hiatal hernia) arises in the case of a defect or weakness in the diaphragm (diaphragm). As a result, different proportions of the stomach or stomach contents can pass into the chest cavity. A diaphragmatic fracture usually only needs to be operated on in case of complaints. Find out everything important about…

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Mitochondrial

Posted on March 29, 2020

The term mitochondriopathy refers to a disease of certain cell structures, the mitochondria. These sit in every cell in the body and have the task of supplying them with energy. Mitochondrial disease usually occurs in children or early adulthood. Some patients have only mild symptoms, such as muscle weakness during exercise. Others suffer from serious…

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Siamese twins

Posted on March 29, 2020

Siamese twins are physically linked twin children. The maldevelopment occurs very rarely. Siamese twins can grow together on all body parts and organs. A separation operation is often successful. Depending on the malformations, the quality of life of different pairs of twins is very different. Read all about Siamese twins here! Siamese twins: description Siamese…

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brain metastases

Posted on March 28, 2020

Brain metastases arise when individual cells from other cancers in the body settle in the brain. They are often an expression of late disease and can no longer be treated for healing. Most patients die after a few months. Brain metastases cause similar symptoms as brain tumors. Here you can read all important information about…

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depression

Posted on March 28, 2020

Depression is a serious mental illness. The patients feel very depressed, lose their interests and are exhausted and impotent. The disease persists for a long time and usually does not improve on its own without treatment. How do you recognize depression, how does it develop and what therapies help? Read all important information about it…

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skin cancer

Posted on March 27, 2020

Skin cancer is a generic term for various malignant (malignant) diseases of the skin. The most common is “white skin cancer”. Second is the far more dangerous black skin cancer. Symptoms and therapy of skin cancer depend on the form. In general, however, it is important for a successful treatment to detect skin cancer at…

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astrocytoma

Posted on March 27, 2020

Astrocytoma belongs to the brain tumors of the glioma type and can be benign or malignant. It is divided into pilocystic, diffuse and anaplastic astrocytoma as well as glioblastoma. The tumor can be operated on, irradiated and treated with chemotherapeutic agents. Depending on the severity, patients with an astrocytoma can be cured (grade I) or…

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