In diverticulitis (diverticular disease), protuberances form in the intestinal wall – so-called diverticula – and become inflamed. This usually happens in the last, descending part of the colon. Diverticula are very common among older people in the industrialized nations and are inflamed by every fourth to fifth person affected. Here you will learn everything important…

Retinitis pigmentosa (retinitis pigmentosa) is a group of genetic retinal diseases in which the photoreceptive cells gradually die. The consequences are night blindness, tunnel vision, decreasing visual acuity and even blindness. Although different forms of treatment such as retinal implants exist, the retinitis pigmentosa is currently not curable. Read all about Retinitis Pigmentosa. Retinitis pigmentosa:…

An anal fissure is a painful, elongated tear in the anal mucosa. It is often caused by excessive pressure in hard chair. Typical signs of anal fissure are sharp pains during bowel movements. In most cases, it is an acute anal fissure that can be treated with ointments and chair-regulating measures. If the condition is…

Schönlein-Henoch purpura (Purpura anaphylactoides, Vasculitis allergica) is an immunological inflammation of the small blood vessels. Typical symptoms are punctate hemorrhages of the skin (petechiae), spasmodic abdominal pain and joint pain. Purplura Schönlein-Henoch occurs in infants and schoolchildren and is usually triggered by a previous infection or medication. Here you can read all important information about…

Seitenstrangangina is a special form of acute pharyngitis. It is relatively rare, but has similar symptoms to normal pharyngitis. Particularly at risk are persons with distant Pharynx. Read here what typical signs of a side-hunger gangrene are and how the disease is treated properly. Seitenstrangangina: description The Seitenstrangangina is a special form of acute pharyngitis…

Encephalitis is a brain infection that in most cases is caused by viruses. If encephalitis affects not only the brain, but also the meninges, it is meningoencephalitis. Particularly at risk of developing encephalitis are children and young adults as well as persons with a weakened immune system. Read all important information about encephalitis here. Encephalitis:…

In a luxation (dislocation) jerky bones jump out of the joint. Trigger is usually a fall or an extreme force. In the area of ​​the dislocated joint, severe pain and bruising occur. In addition, the dislocated body part (e.g., finger, arm) is no longer able to move properly. Usually, the doctor can manually reduce (reduce)…

With the diphtheria vaccine you can prevent the highly contagious, dangerous infectious disease. The primary immunization consisting of multiple doses of diphtheria vaccine is usually performed in infancy. The diphtheria vaccine does not last for life, but must be refreshed regularly. Read all you need to know about the diphtheria vaccine. This happens with the…

A cold during pregnancy is not uncommon. Basically, the viral infection of the upper respiratory tract is not a problem at first. However, there are a few things you should be aware of when having a cold during pregnancy. Cold in pregnancy: causes Pregnant & cold? This causes concern for many pregnant women. Basically, a…

Who wants to remove a corn, should pay attention to a lot. In general, it should be better to leave the coronary treatment to a specialist. Only in flat specimens or those in the early stages, there are some methods that you can even treat corns yourself. Read here which methods are and what you…