Month: March 2020

Alcoholism or other addictive diseases not only affect the addicts themselves. The lives of relatives are also massively overshadowed by this. Especially the life partners and the children suffer – sometimes more than the patient himself, who can escape into addiction. But even friends, acquaintances or work colleagues can develop a co-dependency. Quick Overview Definition:…

A metacarpal fracture (metacarpal fracture, metacarpal fracture) affects one or more of the metacarpal bones. The cause is either punches or direct impact trauma (for example, in a traffic accident). Depending on the nature and extent of the fracture, the hand is conservatively treated with a cast splint or operated on. Read all important information…

You would like to be removed spider veins? For example, a doctor can remove the spider veins using laser therapy, a flashlamp, or a sclerosing device. Costs of interventions are not covered by the statutory health insurance and can vary greatly. In addition, you can treat spider veins by regular exercise, a healthy diet and…

A pheochromocytoma is a hormone-producing tumor of the adrenal medulla. In some cases, the tumor is also from the so-called sympathetic sympathetic trunk (nerve line along the spine), doctors then speak of an extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. The pheochromocytoma is usually benign. Pheochromocytoma: description A pheochromocytoma is a tumor that originates in the majority of…

Syphilis is an infectious disease. It is triggered by a bacterium and transmitted mainly in unprotected sexual intercourse. Typical first symptoms are ulcers of the genital organs and lymph node swelling. In the further course, the bacteria can cause severe organ damage and even lead to death. Read everything important about symptoms, infection, treatment and…

Breast cancer in men is rare: According to statistics, only one of 790 men contracted during the life of a breast cancer. Nevertheless, men should go to the doctor for changes in the chest area, so if necessary early therapy can be initiated. Read more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer…

Fatigue syndrome is a feeling of prolonged tiredness, fatigue and listlessness. It affects the lives of those affected sustainably and can not be eliminated by a lot of sleep. In some cases, fatigue is a concomitant of chronic conditions such as cancer, rheumatism, AIDS, or the result of exceptional stress (such as chemotherapy). Read here…

Tonsillectomy (almond removal) is an operation in which the palatine tonsils are excised. It is usually performed when the tonsils are very often inflamed or the airways narrow. Since an almond operation involves not insignificant risks and also does not always help, it is controversial. Here you read everything important about tonsillectomy. Tonsillectomy: description The…

Parkinson’s dementia develops in approximately one-third of people with Parkinson’s disease (shaking palsy). It differs in several ways from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Read more about Parkinson’s dementia here: symptoms, differences from Alzheimer’s disease and treatment! What is Parkinson’s dementia? As Parkinson’s dementia refer to physicians dementia disease in Parkinson’s patients,…

Pressure ulcer is the medical term for a pressure sore. Colloquially, one also speaks of bedsores. The cause is permanent, heavy pressure that can damage the skin and underlying tissue down to the bone. Bedridden people and wheelchair users are particularly prone to pressure ulcers. With a careful prophylaxis, the pressure ulcers can be avoided….