Month: March 2020

Rabies is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans mostly through the bite of mammals such as dogs and foxes. Subsequent vaccination can prevent the pathogen from migrating to the brain. If the disease has already broken out, it is deadly. The number of deaths from rabies worldwide is estimated at about 55,000 per…

Many people suffer from cardiac arrhythmias. There are many causes for the disturbed heart rate. Particularly common is the cause of coronary heart disease. Read all about possible causes of arrhythmia here. Cardiac arrhythmias: causes of ventricular fibrillation Cardiac arrhythmias occur either in the so-called atrium or in the ventricle. While cardiac arrhythmias are very…

In diverticulitis (diverticular disease), protuberances form in the intestinal wall – so-called diverticula – and become inflamed. This usually happens in the last, descending part of the colon. Diverticula are very common among older people in the industrialized nations and are inflamed by every fourth to fifth person affected. Here you will learn everything important…

Retinitis pigmentosa (retinitis pigmentosa) is a group of genetic retinal diseases in which the photoreceptive cells gradually die. The consequences are night blindness, tunnel vision, decreasing visual acuity and even blindness. Although different forms of treatment such as retinal implants exist, the retinitis pigmentosa is currently not curable. Read all about Retinitis Pigmentosa. Retinitis pigmentosa:…

An anal fissure is a painful, elongated tear in the anal mucosa. It is often caused by excessive pressure in hard chair. Typical signs of anal fissure are sharp pains during bowel movements. In most cases, it is an acute anal fissure that can be treated with ointments and chair-regulating measures. If the condition is…

Schönlein-Henoch purpura (Purpura anaphylactoides, Vasculitis allergica) is an immunological inflammation of the small blood vessels. Typical symptoms are punctate hemorrhages of the skin (petechiae), spasmodic abdominal pain and joint pain. Purplura Schönlein-Henoch occurs in infants and schoolchildren and is usually triggered by a previous infection or medication. Here you can read all important information about…

Seitenstrangangina is a special form of acute pharyngitis. It is relatively rare, but has similar symptoms to normal pharyngitis. Particularly at risk are persons with distant Pharynx. Read here what typical signs of a side-hunger gangrene are and how the disease is treated properly. Seitenstrangangina: description The Seitenstrangangina is a special form of acute pharyngitis…

Encephalitis is a brain infection that in most cases is caused by viruses. If encephalitis affects not only the brain, but also the meninges, it is meningoencephalitis. Particularly at risk of developing encephalitis are children and young adults as well as persons with a weakened immune system. Read all important information about encephalitis here. Encephalitis:…

In a luxation (dislocation) jerky bones jump out of the joint. Trigger is usually a fall or an extreme force. In the area of ​​the dislocated joint, severe pain and bruising occur. In addition, the dislocated body part (e.g., finger, arm) is no longer able to move properly. Usually, the doctor can manually reduce (reduce)…

With the diphtheria vaccine you can prevent the highly contagious, dangerous infectious disease. The primary immunization consisting of multiple doses of diphtheria vaccine is usually performed in infancy. The diphtheria vaccine does not last for life, but must be refreshed regularly. Read all you need to know about the diphtheria vaccine. This happens with the…