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The cephalhematoma (also cephalhematom or head blood tumor) is a collection of blood on the head of a newborn. It can arise especially in difficult births and a narrow birth canal. The cephalhematoma is first felt after birth on the head of the newborn as a flabby, later than bulging tumor. It usually disappears by…

Lymphoma (malignant lymphoma) is a malignant disease of the lymphatic system. Typical of this are painless swollen lymph nodes, as well as fever, weight loss and nocturnal sweating. Lymphoma cancer can occur at any age. Men are more affected by lymph node cancer than women. Therapy and prognosis are dependent on the type of lymph…

The abbreviation HPV stands for the Human Papillomavirus. The pathogen causes venereal disease and can be felt by warts on the skin and in the genital area. However, most HPV infections heal unnoticed. Nevertheless, malignant tumors can occur long after infection. Man and woman can be equally infected with HPV. Read more about HPV here….

Bladder stones are urinary stones in the urinary bladder. They usually form in the urinary bladder itself, for example, when the urine can not flow freely when urinating. In addition, urinary stones from the renal pelvis can be transported via the ureter into the bladder. In many cases, bladder stones are flushed out of the…

In thyroid hyperfunction (hyperthyroidism) the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This manifests itself for example in restlessness and nervousness, weight loss despite cravings and fast heartbeat. Hyperthyroidism is a common disease. It mainly affects women and the elderly. Read all important information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and…

Venous insufficiency is understood to be a disturbed function of the veins, which is usually the result of obstructed blood flow. As a rule, the veins on the legs are affected by a venous insufficiency. Doctors refer to the disease as venous insufficiency. Read more about the causes and treatment of venous insufficiency! Venous insufficiency:…

A torn ligament is usually the result of a (sports) accident. Those affected complain of pain, swelling and restricted mobility in the injury area. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, a ligament rupture is treated either conservatively with physiotherapy or surgically. Read all important information about torn ligaments here: causes, symptoms, diagnostics…

Gingivitis is an acute or chronic infection of the gums. It is usually caused by bacteria, more rarely by viruses or fungi. Inflamed gums are almost always due to a lack of dental hygiene. But even a gum injury can cause inflammation. Typical symptoms include swollen, reddened gums and bleeding gums. Read more about the…

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in Western industrialized countries. Arteriosclerosis (“vascular calcification”) causes a constriction of the coronary arteries (coronary arteries). Coronary heart disease is also referred to as ischemic heart disease, as a constriction in a coronary artery can lead to hypoxia (ischemia) in parts of the heart. Coronary…

Asperger’s Syndrome (Asperger Autism) is an autistic developmental disorder. Among other things, it goes hand in hand with limited empathy, inadequate social skills and often unusual special interests. However, in terms of language development and intelligence, people with Asperger’s Syndrome are generally “normal.” Read more about symptoms, causes and therapies for Asperger’s Syndrome! Asperger syndrome:…