Month: April 2020

Renal insufficiency (kidney failure, kidney failure) causes the kidneys to function only to a limited degree or not at all. The main job of the kidneys is to filter and purify the blood. The bean-shaped organs extract excess water and toxic metabolic products from the blood stream – both are excreted as urine. Thus, the…

An oGTT (oral glucose tolerance test, sugar stress test) indicates a disturbed glucose metabolism (glucose tolerance disorder). He supports the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Read all the important things about the oGTT – how it is carried out, what the oGTT values ​​mean and what the risks of the investigation are. What is an OGTT?…

Important FSME areas in Germany are Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Here, the risk of contracting tick-borne tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is much higher than in other regions. There are also TBE risk areas in Hesse and Thuringia, as well as in various other countries. Find out more about TBE areas in Germany and abroad here! TBE areas:…

Korsakoff’s disease (Korsakov’s disease) is a brain disease characterized by severe memory disorders. Occurring memory lapses usually fill those affected with invented contents (confabulations). The disease usually occurs in people who have consumed too much alcohol for years. The disorders are usually not completely reversible even with proper therapy. Read more about Korsakoff syndrome here…

Nematodes or nematodes in humans are among the most common infectious agents worldwide. These include parasites such as roundworms, pinworms and whipworms. Infection is usually by eating raw or undercooked foods that are contaminated with eggs or larvae of nematodes. Read more about the possible complaints of roundworms, drugs against the parasites and the chances…

Rubella is an acute and contagious viral infection. They can cause a typical red rash. In some people, the infection is also without symptoms. Rubella most commonly affects baby and toddler. Rubella is much rarer in adults. In most cases, an infection is without complications. During a pregnancy, however, it can be dangerous for the…

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the colon. Typical sign is diarrhea with blood and mucus admixtures. There is also pain, often in the left upper abdomen. Ulcerative colitis usually progresses in the form of relapses: During the symptom-free period a normal everyday life is possible. In contrast, a hospital stay may be necessary…

Acne is a predominantly skin disorder during puberty, characterized by pustules, pimples and blackheads. It affects almost all adolescents and many adults. The cause is usually a hormonal change, but there are also other factors in question. Read all about acne here – symptoms, causes and prognosis. Acne: description Acne is the most common skin…

Alcohol withdrawal is the beginning of treatment for alcohol dependence. It is an important step towards recovery. The treatment serves to end the physical dependence on the alcohol. Depending on the severity of addiction, strong physical and mental symptoms can be seen without alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal is therefore a tough test for the sufferer, which…

A patellar fracture (patellar fracture) is a fracture of the kneecap. Cause is usually a direct trauma to the bent knee joint. The affected person can no longer actively push the knee, the joint is clearly swollen and hurts. Treatment, whether conservative or surgical, depends on the fracture. Find out more about the patellar fracture…