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The ependymoma is a very rare tumor in the brain or spinal cord. It forms in the brain waterways, often causing increased intracranial pressure with headache and nausea. Most children are affected by the age of 6 years. The tumor is operated on or irradiated. The prognosis depends on various factors and varies greatly. Here…

A fatty liver (steatosis hepatis) is the most common chronic liver disease in Germany. Fats are increasingly accumulating in the liver. The fatty liver is usually caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, medications or as a concomitant of diseases. Although it initially causes little discomfort, the fatty liver can have serious consequences. Here you read everything…

Atrial flutter is a cardiac arrhythmia that usually occurs in heart disease or drug therapy. Those affected suffer from palpitations, shortness of breath and dizziness. Atrial flutter can be cured in over 95 percent of cases. Read all about the cause and treatment of atrial flutter. Atrial flutter: description Atrial flutter is a rhythm disorder…

People with lactose intolerance do not tolerate many dairy products. Because they lack an enzyme that is needed for the utilization of lactose. The most common symptoms of lactose intolerance are flatulence, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. But lactose intolerance can also be felt outside the gastrointestinal tract. Read here, which triggers lactose intolerance, how to…

Periodontitis is the inflammation of the periodontium. It is caused by bacterial plaque (biofilm, plaque), especially at a higher age. As a result of the inflammation, the teeth can hurt and the gums bleed more easily. Untreated periodontitis can also lead to tooth loss. Find out everything important about periodontitis here. Periodontitis: description In periodontitis…

People with a controlling need are very afraid that a person could be harmed by their guilt. You therefore check again and again whether the stove is actually off or the front door is locked tight. If the pressure to control is strong, people can no longer leave their home. Read here all important information…

The clubfoot (Pes equinovarus) is a deformity of the foot. The soles of the feet look inwards. The malposition is caused by an insufficiently functioning foot and calf muscles. Mostly this is a congenital impairment. Boys are twice as likely to be affected as girls. With immediate treatment after birth good results can be achieved….

Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a skin fungus infection caused by filamentous fungi, which affects the body trunk and extremities. It causes round, flaky redness, usually with a pronounced itching. The ringworm is treated with antifungal agents, which are usually applied externally, sometimes internally. Read all important information about Tinea corporis here. Tinea corporis: description The…

Anti-viral and analgesics are used in shingles treatment. Very important is also a careful skin care. Read more about the herpes zoster therapy here! Shingles Treatment: Skin Care A careful skin care is an important part of treatment for shingles (herpes zoster). For example, disinfectant powders can prevent bacteria from settling on the affected areas…

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is an inherited neurofibromatosis type 2, in which tumors form in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The auditory nerve is particularly affected. NF2, like neurofibromatosis type 1, belongs to the so-called phakomatosis diseases, which mainly affect the skin and nervous system. Neurofibromatosis type 2: description Neurofibromatosis type 2…