When burned, the skin is damaged by heat. Most burns are superficial. In severe cases (burn disease) intensive care treatment is necessary. Severe burns can cause reactions throughout the body. The treatment depends on the severity. Find out everything important about combustion here. Combustion: description A burn is a skin damage caused by direct heat….
Month: April 2020
nickel allergy
Nickel allergy (nickel allergy) is the most common form of contact allergy. For those affected, contact with nickel causes a rash. By avoiding nickel-containing objects, the eczema heal again. In severe cases, a low-nickel diet can be tried. Read all important information about nickel allergy here. Nickel allergy: description Nickel allergy is an allergic reaction…
bradycardia
Bradycardia is a heart rate in adults less than 60 beats per minute. There are harmless and dangerous forms of bradycardia. While healthy competitive athletes may have a slow heart rate due to their training, sometimes dangerous illnesses are behind it. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bradycardia. Bradycardia: description With bradycardia,…
bladder infection
A bladder infection (also cystitis or cystitis) is uncomfortable: burning urination and frequent urinary frequency are typical symptoms that affect the affected. In most cases, cystitis is harmless and quickly cured. Read here which symptoms also indicate a bladder infection, who is at particular risk and with what treatment you get rid of them! Cystitis:…
Cradle cap
Cradle cap baby is the first manifestation of eczema (atopic eczema), a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Scabby, yellow-brownish crusts in the area of the scalp, forehead and cheeks as well as an itchy rash, which can extend to other body parts of the baby, are characteristic of the milk scab. Milk scab: description Cradle cap…
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (psoriasis arthropathica) is a chronic arthritis that occurs in association with psoriasis (psoriasis). Often psoriatic arthritis affects the finger or toe joints. These cause pain and show inflammatory thickening. About one in five people with psoriasis suffer from psoriatic arthritis. When psoriasis is associated with nails (nail psoriasis), the risk of developing psoriatic…
Dissocial personality disorder
A dissocial personality disorder has a negative effect on interpersonal behavior. People with this disorder behave aggressively and impulsively, are irresponsible and violate social norms. The feelings of other people do not touch them, feelings of guilt are foreign to them. Read here how to recognize a dissocial personality disorder, how to meet it and…
cervical cancer
At cervical cancer (cervical cancer), women get an average of 53 years. The trigger is usually a specific viral infection (HPV) in the genital area. In early stages, cervical cancer is almost always curable. As the tumor spreads, the chances of recovery decline. Read all important information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Symptoms
Victims of violence and disasters often develop a post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms are usually a general tension, anxiety and irritability. Patients also suffer from agonizing memories or the mental relapse of the trauma. Displacement or avoidance of triggering factors is also typical of a post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms such as anxiety increase as a result….
Erysipelas – Therapy
An erysipelas therapy should always be started as soon as possible after diagnosis by the attending physician. The drug of choice in erysipelas therapy is the consistent administration of an antibiotic. In some cases, the erysipelas will disappear by themselves, but there are also serious complications such as blood poisoning, heart or kidney infections. Find…