Plantar fasciitis (also: plantar fasciitis) is an inflammation of the tendon plate of the sole of the foot and is typically triggered by overuse. Affected is usually the approach of the tendon plate on the heel bone. The plantar fasciitis is characterized by heel pain, which occurs especially under pressure and stress. Read all about…
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endocarditis
Endocarditis causes inflammation of the heart lining (endocardium) and, above all, the heart valves. The trigger of endocarditis is usually a bacterial infection that needs to be treated as quickly as possible with antibiotics. More rarely, heart inflammation is due to an autoimmune reaction that occurs in the context of other diseases. Read more about…
clock test
The clock test is a simple test procedure used in the diagnosis of dementia. It is well suited to detect dementia early on. However, the clock test is not sufficient as the sole test procedure. It is therefore generally used in conjunction with another dementia diagnostics test (MMST, DemTect). Read here everything important about the…
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E (liver inflammation type E) is an acute inflammation of the liver, which is caused by the hepatitis E virus. The pathogen is mainly transmitted via contaminated drinking water or contaminated food. The disease usually heals on its own. Chronic and severe courses are rare. Everything worth knowing about hepatitis E can be found…
acne scars
Acne scars form after severe cases of acne or after unprofessional treatment of the disease. Since they usually occur in the face, they can greatly influence the everyday life of those affected and untreated a lifelong burden. Read all important information about acne scars here – how they develop and how they can be treated….
smallpox
Smallpox (puffing) is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by viruses. Thanks to its nationwide smallpox vaccination, it has been officially eradicated since 1980. However, a recurrence of smallpox is not completely excluded: it could, for example, come with a use of the pox virus as a biological weapon to a new outbreak. There are…
Restless Legs
The term “Restless Legs” (also called Restless Legs Syndrome, RLS) translated means “restless legs”. Affected people have an enormous urge to move and often feel a tormenting tugging or tingling in the legs. The symptoms occur exclusively in rest situations and can be improved by exercise. Read all about Restless Legs here. Restless legs: description…
Lyme disease – Symptoms
Lyme disease symptoms can vary greatly depending on the severity and the stage of the disease. Especially at the beginning of the infection, it is important to recognize and treat the signs safely. This prevents the symptoms from becoming chronic. In a late stage, the symptoms of Lyme disease are very diverse and therefore more…
Living with multiple sclerosis
Young people between the ages of 20 and 40 are particularly susceptible to multiple sclerosis. Many have started their first job, are in the middle of training or just starting a career. Some have or want a family and children. Read how multiple sclerosis influences sports and travel activities and pregnancies, and what consequences the…
tonsil stones
Almond stones (tonsil stones) are white-yellowish structures that arise from various substances in the palate tonsils. They are a few millimeters in size, of mostly firm or crumbly consistency and can cause bad breath. Otherwise, almond stones are harmless, rarely cause larger copies to further complaints. Read more about almond stones and what you can…