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Colpitis (vaginitis) is an inflammation of the vagina caused by various types of bacteria, fungi or other pathogens. Almost every woman is affected by colpitis at least once in her life. Certain factors such as vaginal injury or impaired hormone reverberation favor the inflammation. Treated in time heals them within a few weeks. Read here…

In a vertebral block (vertebral block, vertebral block), a vertebral joint is temporarily (reversibly) limited in its mobility. This can happen in the area of ​​the thoracic spine (thoracic spine) or the cervical spine (cervical spine). Read more about back blockade here: What exactly is a vertebral blockade? How is it created? For example, how…

In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg does not nest in the uterus, but in the fallopian tube. This can happen if the fallopian tube is not completely permeable. Due to the growing embryo, the fallopian tube can break. Life-threatening bleeding in the abdominal cavity is the result. Since the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy…

Rhizarthrosis refers to a joint wear (arthrosis) in the thumb saddle joint. Usually both thumbs are affected. Rhizarthrosis occurs especially in women after the age of 50 years. Read more about causes, symptoms and treatment of rhizarthrosis! Rhizarthrosis: General In case of a rhizarthrosis the thumb saddle joint is worn. This joint sits at the…

A stork bite is found in about every second newborn. It is a special form of the fire mallow (Naevus flammeus). The red, irregular and benign skin patch sits mainly on the neck or face. For most children, he disappears on his own in the first years of life. Read all important information about the…

Varicose veins (varicose veins) are extensions of the superficial veins that occur most often on the legs. They usually show up as harmless bluish tufts under the skin. Women are more likely to suffer from varicose veins than men. Only in a few, advanced cases do varicose veins cause symptoms such as water retention in…

Osteoporosis (bone loss) is one of the most important common diseases. In Germany, millions of people suffer from it, especially older women. In those affected, the bone substance builds increasingly degraded. This makes the bones increasingly unstable and brittle. Read here everything important about causes, symptoms, therapy and prevention of osteoporosis! Quick Overview What is…

Hereditary breast cancer is usually based on a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. There are also other breast cancer genes that may be involved in the development of breast cancer. If familial breast cancer is suspected, a genetic test can detect mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Find out more about BRCA1,…

Windelsoor is an infection with the yeast fungus Candida albicans, which is common in babies. The fungus proliferates in the diaper area and causes a red rash that is often accompanied by pustules and dandruff. Most of the baby’s butt and genitals are affected, sometimes thighs, abdomen and back. Read here how you recognize Windelsoor…

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the male prostate gland. It is a relatively common disease in men, which is accompanied by pain in bladder emptying (micturition) and ejaculation. Physicians distinguish between acute and chronic prostatitis. Therapy and prognosis depend on the form and causes of prostate inflammation. Read all about prostatitis here. Prostatitis: description Prostatitis…