Month: March 2020

The term leukemia refers to various cancers of the blood-forming system (“blood cancer”). All have in common that degenerate white blood cells (leukocytes) multiply uncontrollably. The name suggests this: “Leukemia” means “white blood”. Read more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prognosis of leukemia here! Leukemia: short overview What is leukemia? Group of cancers of…

Subclavian steal syndrome is a circulatory disorder of the brain. It comes about through a narrowing of an artery near the clavicle (subclavian artery). Patients often experience dizziness or blurred vision. Invasive procedures can cure Subclavian steal syndrome. Here are all important things to know about Subclavian steal syndrome. Subclavian steal syndrome: description Subclavian steal…

A brain tumor is a very rare disease, for the most part no cause is found. People get sick mainly during childhood or at the age of 70 years. There are many brain tumor types – good and malignant. Your treatment and prognosis vary greatly. Generally, a brain tumor can be operated on, irradiated or…

A food allergy suffers in Germany more than one in twenty children. In such an allergy, the immune system of the body reacts to components of the food that are actually harmless. In adulthood, food allergies are less common. A food allergy must be distinguished from a food intolerance and a pseudoallergy. People with severe…

In the case of a contact allergy (allergic contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis), the affected person’s skin is allergic to certain substances that come into contact with it. It is reddened at the affected areas, itches, itches and it can form bubbles. Certain ointments can reduce the discomfort. Read all about the symptoms and treatment…

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rarer form of dementia. She was formerly also called Pick’s disease or Pick’s disease. Unlike other forms of dementia, memory is largely preserved here. Instead, FTD patients show conspicuous and antisocial behavior. Only later does the frontotemporal dementia resemble Alzheimer’s dementia. Read more about Frontotemporal Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and…

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a chronic progressive disease of the lung. It is characterized by inflamed and permanently constricted airways. Typical COPD symptoms include coughing with sputum and respiratory distress on exercise, later also at rest. The biggest risk for COPD is smoker and passive smoker. Everything important about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and…

Borderline syndrome is a serious personality disorder. Life with Borderline Disorder is characterized by impulsivity and instability. Feelings, thoughts and attitudes can change within a short time. Behind this disorder often hide traumatic experiences in early childhood. Meanwhile, special therapeutic offers offer hope for a positive course of borderline syndrome. Read how to recognize borderline…

Leukemia in children under the age of 15 is the most common cancer in this age group: About one in every 1,200 offspring is diagnosed with “blood cancer” every year (Germany). Boys are more affected than girls. Most of the small patients have acute leukemia. Read all about leukemia in children! Leukemia in children: frequency…

Seasickness is a common form of travel sickness (kinetosis). Those affected develop typical symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and nausea while traveling on a ship or other watercraft – they become seasick. The seasickness can be different pronounced. Here’s what exactly happens with seasickness and how you can protect yourself. How is seasickness caused?…