Mastoiditis is a purulent inflammation of the bone behind the ear. Mastoiditis usually develops as a result of not or too briefly treated middle ear infection. Triggers of inflammation are different types of bacteria. With timely and consistent treatment, the mastoiditis has a good prognosis. Untreated, however, complications can occur that can be life-threatening. Read…

Chinese liver fluke (Clonorchis sinensis) is a parasite. The Saugwurm infects the bile ducts of humans and leads there to inflammations. He is mainly distributed in East Asia. With a worm remedy, the Chinese liver fluke can be treated well. Read all about the Chinese liver fluke here. Chinese liver fluke: description The Chinese liver…

Early childhood autism (Kanner autism) is one of the serious forms of autism. Children have a hard time making social contacts and relationships. Language development and behavior are also severely impaired. Symptoms of autism in children in these three areas usually occur before the age of three – they persist throughout their lives. Early childhood…

A uterine depression is the sinking of the uterus. Cause is a weakening of the pelvic floor, which may be due to birth, among other things. A cervix can be treated with various conservative methods or surgery. Read all important information about uterine cervix here. Uterine depression: description Decreasing the uterus (uterine uterus) is a…

Polio vaccination with a dead vaccine is recommended by the Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) for all infants, children and adolescents. People with missing or incomplete vaccinations are strongly advised to do so or to complete them. Adults who have received a complete primary vaccination with a booster dose are considered to be fully immunized. Find…

Diabetic retinopathy is a consequence of diabetes mellitus. Those affected by the high blood sugar has damaged the retina, so that the eyesight deteriorates. Some patients even go blind. Diabetics should have their eyes checked regularly to detect retinal damage early. Read more about diabetic retinopathy! Diabetic retinopathy: description Diabetic retinopathy (retinal diabetic disease) refers…

Dysmorphophobia is a serious mental disorder. Affected people feel ugly or even disfigured, although objectively they have no obvious blemishes. They worry excessively about their appearance, focusing on certain body parts that they perceive as deformed. The disorder is a significant burden for those affected. Many withdraw for fear of being rejected by social life….

Osler disease is a rare hereditary disease in which abnormally dilated blood vessels develop in various parts of the body. These vessels are very easily injured, which is why it comes to frequent bleeding, for example in the form of nosebleeds. A cure is not possible so far. However, different symptomatic treatment options allow most…

The scabies (mediz. Scabies) is an infectious skin disease caused by mites. The infection usually happens through close skin contact with patients. The parasites and their excretions trigger an allergic reaction with a rash and severe itching. Scabies can be treated very effectively. Read here the most important information about the infection, symptoms and treatment…

Head lice are widespread worldwide and are also a problem in German kindergartens and schools. But how do you recognize an infestation at an early stage and what helps, best against head lice? Here you read everything important about it. Head lice: short overview Appearance: up to 3 millimeters in size, flat, color translucent-whitish, gray…