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A metabolic syndrome (in English also: deadly quartet) is not an independent disease, but a combination of various diseases and symptoms. It is now considered the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the leading cause of death in Germany and other industrial nations. Read here how…

Brucellosis is a bacterial infectious disease that is mostly transmitted from infected animals to humans. It manifests itself by nonspecific disease symptoms such as fever and chills, but can also have serious organic consequences. Read here how to protect yourself from infection and how brucellosis is treated. Brucellosis: description Brucellosis is a bacterial infectious disease…

Biliopancreatic diversion (also BPD or biliopancreatic division) is the most elaborate and at the same time most effective operation in obesity surgery. The procedure deliberately causes food intake in the small intestine (malabsorption). However, biliopancreatic diversion can not be fully reversed later on and dietary supplements must be taken throughout life. Find out all about…

In a pneumothorax (Greek pneumo = air, thorax = thorax) air penetrates into the so-called pleural space, the space between the lungs and the chest wall. As a result, the lungs can no longer expand properly, resulting in respiratory problems and shortness of breath. In some cases, pneumothorax is barely noticed, but it can also…

The term hypochondria refers to the excessive fear of being sick or ill. Physical symptoms are over-interpreted and misinterpreted by those affected. The thoughts either circling permanently or in spurts around this fear of illness. Hypochondriacs are mostly looking for medical help and reinsurance. The cause of the hypochondria is unknown, but is suspected in…

Skin fungus (dermatomycosis) is a fungal infection of the skin or its appendages (hair, nails). Which symptoms occur at which body site depends on the particular pathogen. Skin fungus is usually treated with so-called antimycotics (antifungals). Home remedies such as vinegar or essential oils can support this drug therapy. Read all important information about the…

The Stroke Unit is a department in a hospital specializing in stroke patients. Here, a team of different professionals takes care of the entire care of the patient – from the acute therapy on the early rehabilitation to social services. This improves the chances of survival and can often prevent consequential damage. Learn more about…

The term myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a group of diseases in which the formation of different blood cell types is disturbed. Possible symptoms of the disturbed blood balance are anemia, a slight tendency to bleed or an increased susceptibility to infection. The causes of an MDS usually remain unclear. A myelodysplastic syndrome usually occurs only…

Smoker’s leg is a colloquial term for the peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the legs. Because smoking is considered the most important risk factor for PAD. In PAOD, bottlenecks develop in the arteries due to arteriosclerosis. These impede the blood flow and thus lead to oxygen deficiency in the tissue. If sufferers manage to stop…

A cor pulmonale (so-called lung heart) is called, if the right ventricle has greatly expanded and expanded, but the reason is not in the heart, but in the lungs. Cause of the cor pulmonale is an increased resistance in the pulmonary circulation, against which the heart work over a long time. Most respiratory diseases are…