The fact that diverticulitis plays a crucial role in diet and lifestyle is also reflected in the prevalence of intestinal diverticula today: autopsies have shown that the prevalence from 1910 to today in Western countries has increased from five percent to fifty percent – analogous to the changed eating habits. Learn everything here for the…

Rosacea (rosacea) is an inflammatory, chronic condition of the facial skin that runs in bouts. It starts with skin redness. Later, vascular dilations, blisters, nodules and tissue neoplasm may be added. Those affected suffer from itching and pain, stressful is also the cosmetic impairment. Find out everything important about rosacea here – symptoms, causes, diagnostics,…

Typhus fever is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. These are transmitted to humans through clothing lice. In Germany, it is extremely rare. Typical are high fever that lasts for days, and rash. With timely treatment, typhus heals without consequences. Here you read all important information about typhus fever. Spotted fever: description Spotted fever (also…

In a phlebitis ignited a venous blood vessel. Doctors call the phlebitis also as phlebitis. It can be superficial (phlebitis superficialis) or deep-seated veins and is often associated with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus). A superficial phlebitis, in which a thrombus has formed, is also called thrombophlebitis. Read more about the causes and…

Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. Typically, the consumption of animal products causes this disease. In otherwise healthy people, the infection is usually mild. For people with a weakened immune system, listeriosis can also be life-threatening. Treated is a listeriosis with antibiotics. Here you can read all important information about listeriosis. Listeriosis: description…

Today, Sudeck’s disease is usually referred to as a complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Sudeck’s disease is a condition in which sustained pain in the area of ​​the wound occurs after an injury. In addition, body awareness, mobility and other body functions may be disturbed. With interdisciplinary pain therapy, the symptoms of Sudeck’s disease can…

Infections in pregnant women can endanger the unborn baby. This also applies to the Ringelrötel: The pregnancy can end in the worst case with a premature birth or stillbirth. Particularly dangerous is an infection with the Ringelrötel pathogens until the 20th week of pregnancy. Read all important information about ring-rubella & pregnancy. Ring rubella: Pregnancy…

In malnutrition, the body does not have all the necessary nutrients available in sufficient quantities. The possible causes range from chewing and swallowing complaints to tumors, depression, poverty and social isolation. Malnutrition is especially common in old age. Read all important information about malnutrition: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment! Malnutrition: description In malnutrition, the…

An urethritis (urethritis) is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urethra. Urethritis is often the result of a sexually transmitted disease. The therapy depends on the cause and is very important so that the urethritis does not become chronic and leaves no permanent damage. In most cases, urethritis is treated with antibiotics. Read…

During pericarditis, the solid, connective tissue envelope inflames and encloses the heart in the thorax. It is also known in the jargon as pericarditis (or pericarditis) and can be acute and severe or chronic creeping. An acute course is potentially life-threatening without medical treatment. Find out more about causes, symptoms and treatment of pericarditis here!…