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Polio (polio, poliomyelitis) is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by polio viruses. It usually runs without symptoms. Sometimes there are symptoms like the flu. Few patients have serious conditions and long-term consequences such as paralysis, joint deformity or osteoporosis. A vaccine against polio is the most important preventative measure. Learn more about polio here….

Enlarged hemorrhoids cause unpleasant symptoms such as burning and itching on the anus. Those affected want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. There are different possibilities for this. Read more: What are hemorrhoids exactly? What kind of complaints do they trigger? How can hemorrhoids be treated and prevented? Hemorrhoids: short overview Treatment:…

Down syndrome, also called trisomy 21, is a chromosome disorder. Affected individuals have three copies of chromosome number 21 – normally every human has only two. The excess genetic material influences the physical and mental development. The severity of the effects varies greatly from person to person. Read all important information about Down’s syndrome here!…

People with a washing compulsion suffer from the pressure to clean their body and especially their hands over and over again. The constant washing is to keep away bacteria and possible diseases. The washing compulsion often takes so much time that people can no longer pursue their professional and social life. Read here, as well…

PSA was discovered in the US just over 40 years ago as a measure of prostate tissue activity. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein that is exclusively produced by prostate cells. It can be measured in the blood (PSA test). The PSA value is determined for the follow-up assessment of prostate cancer. Whether it…

Above a certain size or complications, an ovarian cyst causes symptoms. For example, if it presses on the surrounding tissue, it can cause back pain, urination, or sexual intercourse. If the so-called stalk of certain ovarian cyst tears or twists, severe pain can suddenly occur. Read all about the symptoms of an ovarian cyst here….

Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth and throat with certain yeasts, in most cases Candida albicans. The oral fungus affects, for example, the inside of the cheeks and lips, sometimes the tongue (tongue mushroom) and the palate. Whitish deposits on reddened mucosa are characteristic of oral thrush, but there are also other manifestations….

Breast prostheses (breast pitheses) are intended for women who are unable to rebuild the breast after a mastectomy. They are usually made of silicone – a well-tolerated plastic, which is very similar to the breast tissue in terms of consistency and vibration behavior. There are now many different models of breast prostheses, such as self-adhesive…

Alcohol poisoning is a disorder of brain function due to an overdose of alcohol. Typical signs are balance disorders, nausea and vomiting and disturbances of consciousness to unconsciousness. While severe alcohol poisoning can have long-term health consequences, mild poisoning is usually safe. Find out here about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication. Alcohol poisoning:…

In a pulmonary embolism (pulmonary artery embolism) is a blood vessel of the lungs clogged, usually by a blood clot. The lung is then less perfused. So only insufficient oxygen gets into the blood. Signs of pulmonary embolism include sudden breathlessness and chest pain. The cycle can collapse. In the worst case, the patient dies….