Hepatic encephalopathy is a disorder of brain function. The cause is an advanced liver disease, such as liver cirrhosis. The brain is increasingly poisoned by ammonia and other substances that accumulate in the blood. In mild cases, impaired concentration, mood swings or drowsiness result, in severe cases, a liver coma. Read more about signs, causes…

TBE (tick-borne encephalitis) is a meningitis. The trigger is the TBE virus, which is transmitted to humans through tick bites. More than 40 percent of TBE patients subsequently need longer-term rehabilitation measures, for example due to paralysis. In some cases, the infection ends fatally. Read all important information about: What is FSME? Where are the…

In an anal prolapse the anal canal drops out of the anus. It often comes in the context of anal prolapse to unwanted stool loss (incontinence). Particularly affected are older people, especially women. If more parts of the intestine emerge, it is also called a rectal prolapse (rectal prolapse). Learn more about anal prolapse here….

Lassa fever (also Lassa fever) is an infectious disease that occurs in western Africa. It is caused by the Lassa virus and transmitted from rodents to humans. In most cases, Lassa fever is mild, but sometimes fatal. Timely therapy can therefore save the lives of the patients. Here you read all important information about infection…

What helps against hemorrhoids? There are some hemorrhoid home remedies that can relieve discomfort well. In serious illnesses, they can support conventional medical treatment. Read all important information about “What to do with hemorrhoids?”! Hemorrhoids home remedies: food and drink The best home remedies for hemorrhoids are often the simplest: The problem usually arises through…

Tendovaginitis de Quervain (Quervain’s disease, housewife’s thumb) is a tendonitis in the area of ​​the first bony tendon on the wrist. The cause is overuse of the thumb. Typical are pain, especially on the wrist below the thumb. The treatment is initially conservative. For recurrent pain, surgery may be considered. Everything you need to know…

An Achilles tendon rupture (Achilles tendon rupture) is often accompanied by a whip-like bang. The patient can no longer stand on the toes of the affected foot. A doctor can usually already draw conclusions about the cause – Achilles tendon rupture – from these symptoms. The tear usually needs to be treated surgically. Read all…

Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis) is usually triggered by gallstones. Often this leads to an infection with bacteria. In almost all cases, cholecystitis is treated by surgical removal of the gallbladder. This avoids severe complications such as pus buildup or dangerous abdominal inflammation. Read all about the causes, symptoms and treatment of gallbladder inflammation here. Gallbladder inflammation:…

Japanese encephalitis is the most important virus infection in the brain in Asia. It is caused by the Japanese Encephalitis virus. So far there are no effective medicines for the disease. Vaccination is therefore the best prevention besides effective protection against mosquito bites. Read here everything important about Japanese Encephalitis, its symptoms and preventive measures….

Paranoid personality disorder is one of the most serious personality disorders. Those affected are very suspicious of other people. They are convinced that they want to resent them, and therefore often behave irritably and aggressively. Since this attitude also exists with the therapist, a paranoid personality disorder is difficult to treat. However, therapy can help…