Lice infestation is the colonization of humans with lice. In particular, the particularly widespread head louse, the Felt Louse and the louse are relevant. An infection with the bloodsucking parasite is unpleasant, but serious health consequences do not have a lice infestation. Sometimes, however, the lice can transmit diseases. Read all about the causes, dangers…
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Kidney stones – symptoms
Kidney stone symptoms do not always occur: kidney stones that are quiet in the kidneys generally do not cause any discomfort. They are often discovered only by chance during an ultrasound or X-ray examination. Find out from when kidney stones become a problem. Kidney stone symptoms: from mild to severe It can be painful when…
Pfeiffer’s glandular fever – treatment
Whether glandular fever requires treatment depends on the severity of the disease and the subjective symptoms. A causal therapy for the disease does not exist, but one can alleviate the symptoms with certain medications. Here you can find out which treatment has proven itself. Uncomplicated Pfeiffer’s glandular fever: treatment of the symptoms In a straightforward…
Chickenpox vaccine
The chickenpox vaccine (Varicella Vaccination) protects against infecting with the highly contagious varicella-zoster virus. Since August 2004, the Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute recommends this vaccination for all children and adolescents who have not yet come into contact with the pathogen. The vaccine is also useful for certain adults. Read all…
lipoedema
Lipoedema is a fat distribution disorder on the legs and / or arms. Often, additional water is stored in the affected tissue (edema). Lipoedema occurs almost exclusively in women. It is treated with conservative measures (such as physiotherapy) and surgical procedures. Read all important information about: How can you recognize lipoedema? How does lipoedema develop?…
Keratitis
In corneal inflammation (keratitis) inflames the transparent part of the outer eye skin, which leads to severe pain. The triggers are mostly bacteria, viruses or parasites, but there are also no infectious causes. Advanced keratitis can lead to permanent vision damage. Read here the most important information about corneal inflammation. Corneal inflammation: description The eye…
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a congenital metabolic disease. Body fluids such as saliva, bronchial mucus or pancreatic secretions are much tougher than usual due to genetic predisposition. Consequences include respiratory problems and indigestion. Cystic fibrosis is not curable. With consistent therapy, however, the course of the disease can be slowed down. Read here which symptoms cause…
swine flu
The swine flu (New Influenza A / H1N1, New Influenza) is triggered by a variant of the influenza A virus H1N1. Starting from Mexico, the new influenza virus triggered a pandemic in 2009 and 2010. Fortunately, the flu episode was mild. Unlike seasonal flu, swine flu has additional symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea….
eclampsia
Pregnancy poisoning is an adaptation disorder of the body to changes during pregnancy. Every woman can be affected, but there are risk factors that make it more likely to occur. But what exactly is a pregnancy poisoning? Why can it be dangerous for mother and child? And how is pregnancy poisoning treated? Answers to these…
Impingement – shoulder
The impingement-shoulder syndrome (subacromial impingement syndrome) refers to a compression of muscles, tendons or nerves under the shoulder roof in the subacromial space. The result is dysfunction of the shoulder joint and pain. Protection, painkillers and physiotherapy can relieve the symptoms of impingement-shoulder syndrome. An operation can prevent permanent joint stiffening. Read more about impingement…