An aneurysm in the brain (intracranial or cerebral aneurysm) is the pathological dilation of a cerebral vasculature. When it breaks, it often causes serious brain damage or even the death of those affected. If discovered early, you may be able to operate it. Read all about the aneurysm in the brain! Aneurysm in the brain…
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Fibromyalgia – nutrition
There are currently no scientifically proven recommendations on fibromyalgia nutrition. However, many patients report that their symptoms have improved thanks to a special diet. In particular, there is evidence that a strong herbal diet could help. Read here what may possibly help you as a person affected in their diet! Influence of nutrition Fibromyalgia is…
diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is the name for a very specific change in the intestine: it forms protuberances in the intestinal wall, called diverticula. These are neither painful nor dangerous in themselves, but can inflame or be injured and bleed. The finding “diverticulosis” initially means only that there are several diverticula. Read the most important facts about diverticulosis…
Torn ACL
A cruciate ligament tear (cruciate ligament rupture) in the knee is usually the result of a sports accident and weakens the stability of the knee. Most of the anterior cruciate ligament is affected, sometimes the posterior cruciate ligament. The treatment is operative or conservative depending on the nature and extent of the injury. Read all…
Diabetes values
The most important diabetic values for diagnosis and review of treatment success are fasting blood glucose and HbA1c. The oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) can also detect a precursor to diabetes (“prediabetes”). Since elevated blood sugar levels permanently harm the entire organism permanently, the values should be checked regularly. Here you read everything important about…
burnout
Burnout describes a state of deep emotional, physical and mental fatigue. Those affected can only concentrate badly, make many mistakes. Some people also lose the energy for their private lives. Burnout is usually attributed to excessive demands and stress at work. The causes are manifold. How to detect burnout, how to protect yourself and how…
Growth hormone deficiency
Growth hormone deficiency is a rare disease that can lead to physical development disorders. The main symptom in children is the decreased length growth. In adults with growth hormone deficiency, other symptoms come to the fore. Patients receive artificial growth hormone injected under the skin. Read more about the growth hormone deficiency here: Causes, Symptoms,…
Sea urchin sting
In a sea urchin sting the human skin is injured by up to 30 centimeters long spines of the marine life. The wounds can easily ignite. In contrast, poisoning symptoms are rare because only a few sea urchins are poisonous. Read here how to remove a sea urchin sting, how to properly care for the…
wrist fracture
Wrist fracture is a wrist-like fracture of the spine (one of the two forearm bones). The medical term is “distal radius fracture”. Wrist fracture is the most common form of adult fracture. Most of the elderly are affected by osteoporosis (bone loss). Find out everything important about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options in a…
Vegetative dystonia
Vegetative dystonia is a collective term for a number of different symptoms associated with a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system – those nerves that are not randomly controlled. The symptoms include nervousness, sleep disorders, cramps and cardiovascular problems. The vegetative dystonia, however, is controversial among experts. Read more about vegetative dystonia. Vegetative dystonia: description…