An epileptic seizure can occur quite suddenly: nerve cells in the brain abruptly begin to discharge synchronously and excessively. This “thunderstorm in the head” can affect more or less large areas of the brain. It only lasts a few seconds or minutes. Read about harbingers and symptoms of epileptic seizures and how to get first…
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silicosis
The silicosis (quartz dust) is one of the cases of pneumoconiosis. It arises when fumed silica is inhaled into the lungs for a long time. The lung tissue is scarring. Cough, shortness of breath and a tendency to respiratory tract infections are the result. A cure is not possible. Find out how silicosis develops and…
toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by parasites. It is distributed worldwide. For the pathogens, humans are only an intermediate host; the final host is cats. Toxoplasmosis transmission is often via raw or underheated meat products. Most toxoplasmosis causes no complaints. Especially with immunodeficiencies and pregnant women but it can have serious consequences. Read all…
Insect bites: swelling
Very often insect bites cause swelling, redness and itching at the injection site. The swelling may vary, depending on which insect has stabbed and how sensitive the body is to the stitch. Here you can read all you need to know about insect bites: swelling. Insect bites: Swelling as a typical symptom One of the…
asthma attack
In an acute asthma attack sufferers suffer from sudden respiratory distress and coughing. In addition, they feel an acute tightness in the chest. An asthma attack is an acute worsening of the underlying asthma (bronchial asthma, bronchial asthma) – a chronic lung disease. Find out how to provide first aid in an acute asthma attack!…
phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a congenital hereditary disease of protein metabolism. It prevents the degradation of the amino acid phenylalanine. This accumulates in the body and disturbs the child’s brain development. Left untreated, phenylketonuria causes severe mental retardation. With timely therapy, however, patients can live a normal life. Find out everything about phenylketonuria here! Phenylketonuria: Description…
Asthma Symptoms
Typical asthma symptoms include nocturnal cough and shortness of breath. Such symptoms can persist while others use asthma symptoms suddenly and increase to an asthma attack. Read here which symptoms trigger asthma and which dangers can arise due to the seizures! Asthma Symptoms Asthma is usually characterized by a change from largely symptom-poor phases and…
fibroadenoma
The fibroadenoma is the most common benign node of the female breast. It consists of connective and mammary gland tissue that feels like rubber. Mostly, it occurs in women between 20 and 24 years, but also during menopause. If it deforms the chest and disturbs the affected person, you can remove the fibroadenoma. Here you…
endometriosis
Endometriosis is when cells of the uterine lining outside the uterine cavity (cavum uteri) settle. While the condition is benign, many suffer from severe menstrual cramps, abdominal pain between menstrual periods, pain during intercourse, and infertility. Read here everything important about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of endometriosis! Endometriosis: short overview What is endometriosis?…
Whooping cough – vaccination
Whooping cough vaccine is one of the most important childhood vaccines. It protects against infection with pertussis pathogens for about ten to 20 years. Older children, adolescents and adults should have the vaccine refreshed. So they are still protected. Read all important information about whooping cough vaccine. Whooping cough vaccine: Why is it important? Pertussis…