A fibroid is a benign tumor of the connective tissue. These growths are very common and can occur as a soft fibroma, hard fibroma and in many different subforms. Most fibroids are found on the skin, but also the mucous membranes may be affected (e.g., irritant fibroma on the oral mucosa). Read more about causes…

Asthma (bronchial asthma, bronchial asthma) is a chronic disease of the lungs. Asthmatics suffer from seizure-related shortness of breath and coughing. One distinguishes between allergic and non-allergic asthma. With different medications and a customized lifestyle, the symptoms can be alleviated. Under certain conditions, asthma is even curable. Read all about the disease, how it came…

Hebephrenic schizophrenia is also referred to as disorganized type of disease. Patients with this particular form of schizophrenia are often irritating to outsiders. Her behavior seems inappropriate, confused and aimless. The reason: In this mental disorder, especially the emotions, the thinking and the drive are severely impaired. Read more about the hebephrenic schizophrenia here. Hebephrenic…

Many people rely on nail fungus home remedies such as vinegar or lemon, although doctors doubt their effectiveness mostly. Read more about the most important applications and what to look for in the case of nail fungus home remedies. Nail fungus: home remedies as a natural help Whether guidebooks, the Internet or your own grandmother…

Thrush is a collective term for all diseases caused by fungi of the genus Candida. Doctors refer to this type of fungal infection as candidosis. About 90 percent of thrush in humans is caused by the “white yeast fungus” Candida albicans, more rarely are representatives such as Candida tropicalis or Candida krusei. Here you will…

People with irritable bladder suffer from constant, often fits like urination, although then only small amounts of urine are delivered. In some cases, the “overactive bladder” also leads to uncontrolled loss of urine. The causes are not really clear. The not always easy therapy can be done by bladder training or medication. Read all important…

A liver failure or liver failure is when the central metabolic organ – the liver – can no longer work properly. Sometimes this develops without a pre-existing liver disease (acute liver failure), in other cases, however, from long-term liver damage (chronic liver failure). Read more about causes, course and treatment options for liver failure. Liver…

Subluxation refers to a dislocation in which the bones of a joint have shifted against each other. The articular surfaces are partly still together. Subluxations can still be very painful and severely impair the function of the joint. Here you can read all about the different forms of subluxations and their possible symptoms. What happens…

Ring rubella (medical erythema infectiosum) is a typical childhood disease. It can also occur in adults, but often runs differently here. In English-speaking countries, the ring rubella is called “slapped cheek disease” due to the crimson rash on the face, in this country analogous to a slap in the face. Usually she is harmless. In…

Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer’s disease. It is also called Lewy body dementia or Lewy body dementia. In those affected protein residues are deposited in the nerve cells of the brain, which among other things leads to hallucinations. Find out everything important about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and…