A Hydrozele (Hydrocele testis, Wasserbruch) is a fluid accumulation in the scrotum. It can be innate or acquired. The patients notice a painless swelling of the affected testicle. If the hydrocele does not regress by itself, surgery is necessary. Read all about hydrocele here. Hydrocele: description As hydrocele medics denote an accumulation of water in…
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optic neuritis
An optic nerve inflammation (Neuritis nervi optici, optic neuritis) can occur in the context of various diseases. It is closely linked to multiple sclerosis. The vision of the patient decreases rapidly within a short time. With medication, an optic nerve inflammation can often be treated well if the therapy is started on time. Here you…
Meniscal tear – symptoms
Typical meniscal tear symptoms are knee pain. In some cases, the joint is not as flexible as usual. Depending on the cause of the injury, symptoms of meniscus damage vary widely. When an acute meniscal tear, the pain usually occurs suddenly, in degenerative knee changes they develop over a longer period of time and are…
hay fever
As a hay fever (pollen allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis) refer to physicians hypersensitivity of the immune system to proteins of various plant pollen. This affects almost one in five in Germany. A clogged, runny and itchy nose and red, itchy eyes are the main symptoms of hay fever. The complaints can be alleviated with medication….
dog allergy
Dog allergy is a hypersensitivity of the immune system to certain substances released by dogs in saliva, urine and glandular secretions. A dog allergy is manifested by symptoms such as red eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, a dog allergy is treated differently. Read all important information about…
Dyscalculia exercises
Dyscalculia exercises help alleviate arithmetical difficulties. They promote both concrete mathematical skills as well as general strategies against the dyscalculia. There are a variety of exercise methods that can be used individually. Find out about the types, structure and goals of dyscalculia exercises here! Dyscalculia Exercises: Different Methods There are a variety of calculator exercises…
Home remedies for herpes
Home remedies for herpes, there are some, but many have not proven an effect properly. However, herpes does not necessarily have to be treated with antiviral drugs, sometimes tea tree oil or honey do. Read here which herpes home remedies really help. Home remedies for herpes: description Home remedies for herpes are not counted among…
Chorea huntington
Huntington’s disease (Huntington’s disease, outdated: Veitstanz) is a brain disorder that is inherited. In humans with Huntington’s disease, areas of the brain that are important for muscle control and mental functions are gradually being destroyed. The nerve cells are slowly dying. The cause is a faulty gene. Read more about Huntington’s Chorea. Huntington’s Chorus: description…
DemTect
DemTect is the abbreviation for “Dementia Detection”. This is a simple screening procedure for dementia. The DemTect examines cognitive abilities such as memory, verbal fluency and attention. It only takes about ten minutes. Find out everything important here about the process and evaluation of the DemTect! DemTect: Test Tasks The DemTect (Dementia Detection) helps to…
aortic valve stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis is the most common heart valve defect. The cause is usually an acquired calcification of the aorta, which results from an unhealthy lifestyle. The oxygen-rich blood can then no longer be sufficiently pumped into the large circulation. Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include a lack of brain supply, dizziness, and lower exercise…