White skin cancer is the most common form of skin cancer. These include basalioma (basal cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma) and spinalioma (squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma). Both forms of cancer grow relatively slowly and rarely form daughter colonies (metastases). Nevertheless, white skin cancer must be taken seriously and treated as early as possible….
amoebic dysentery
Amoebic dysentery is a tropical bowel disease that is transmitted by contaminated drinking water or food. Worldwide, about 10 percent of the world’s population is infected with the parasites. Especially travelers to tropical and subtropical countries can get infected. If a treatment stops, the amoebae can spread to organs throughout the body and lead to…
Conjunctivitis – home remedies
Not every conjunctivitis needs immediate treatment with medication. The conjunctivitis often heals after a short time on its own – especially when overexertion, foreign bodies such as sand and dust or hay fever are the triggers. Even home remedies can relieve symptoms such as watery or swollen eyes. Nevertheless, you should consult an ophthalmologist who…
chickenpox
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted by droplet or smear infection. The most obvious symptom is an itchy rash with blisters. Most children and adolescents suffer from chickenpox, but adults can be affected. Chickenpox is usually without complications. Pregnancy and a weakened immune system can complicate the course of the disease. Read…
Tick bite – what to do?
In the summer months, every year many people get a tick bite. “What to do?”, It is often called. Basically, you can treat a tick bite by removing the tick and cleaning the puncture site. If you can not remove the tick, have an infection, or suspect you have an infection, you should consult a…
Nephrotic syndrome
A nephrotic syndrome is a combination of various symptoms that are the cause of kidney damage. If the kidney corpuscles can no longer fulfill their function, typical symptoms such as heavy protein loss via the urine and water retention in the tissue (edema) occur. Both children and adults can develop a nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome:…
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune reaction that can occur several weeks after infection with certain bacteria. The immune system attacks the body’s own cells and causes inflammation of the joints, skin and heart. In Germany rheumatic fever has become rare, but in countries with poor medical care, it represents a major health problem. Left untreated,…
Rippenprellung
A rib bruise is a blunt, closed injury to the bony ribcage due to, for example, a fall or blow. Often it is a sports injury. But even a fall on the stairs or in the bathroom often causes a rib bruise. Pain is the main symptom of this injury. Read more here: What is…
breast cancer
Breast cancer (breast cancer) is the most common cancer in women. He rarely appears in men. A genetic predisposition and older age favor the development of breast cancer. Alcohol, smoking, obesity and hormone preparations increase the risk of disease. Read more about: How to recognize breast cancer? What favors its creation? How is he diagnosed…
renal artery stenosis
A renal artery stenosis (NAST for short) refers to a constriction on a blood vessel that supplies the kidney. Both one and both renal arteries may be affected by this vascular alteration. A common consequence of vascular failure is hypertension (renovascular hypertension). Here you will find everything you need to know about symptoms, causes and…