Achondroplasia (chondrodysplasia) is the most common form of dwarfism. It is a rare hereditary disease in which especially the upper arm and thigh bones are shortened. A therapy of the growth disturbance is necessary only with complaints. Life expectancy has not changed. Read all about the symptoms and treatment options of achondroplasia. Achondroplasia: description Achondroplasia…

Some joints are particularly prone to bursitis: knee joints are also included. At the knee, there are several bursa that can be inflamed by faulty or overloaded. Accordingly, one distinguishes, for example, bursitis of the prepatellar and infrapatellar bursitis. Some occupational groups are particularly prone to bursitis in the knee. Read more about this topic…

Hives (medical urticaria) is one of the common skin diseases. Typical symptoms are reddened skin and strong itchy wheals. Sometimes skin and mucous membranes swell. Hives can be acute or chronic and have a variety of triggers. Read more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of hives! Hives: Short overview symptoms: Redness of…

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS, idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis) is an inflammatory disease of the nerves. The typical symptom is a paralysis and sensory disturbance beginning on the hands or feet, which gradually spreads to the body trunk. The GBS is based on a misguided immune system response. Read all important information about Guillain-Barré syndrome here. Guillain-Barré syndrome: description…

Typical gonorrhagic symptoms are the inflammation of the urinary and genital organs and a purulent discharge from the urethra. In many cases, however, there are no complaints of a gonorrhagic infection (silent infection). Read here how you can recognize a gonorrhea infection. Tripper causes only about one-tenth of all infected men no complaints. In contrast,…

Many people suffer from a cat allergy. Symptoms trigger certain proteins that release the cats in their saliva, urine or through sebaceous glands. These proteins are called allergens. The allergic reaction itself is caused by an overreaction of the immune system, which leads to the release of histamine. Read all important information about cat allergy…

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in adulthood in Germany. The most important part of the retina is destroyed, so that sharp vision is no longer possible. In the worst case, a widespread blindness threatens. With medication and minor surgery, the disease can be delayed if treated early. Read more about the forms…

Cold, cough, sore throat – such complaints are always a nuisance. But how can you effectively prevent a cold? You can not always prevent it from getting infected. Nevertheless, you can do a lot to reduce the risk of infection considerably. Read all important information about how to prevent a cold. Prevent a cold: Hygiene…

Vasculitis is a vasculitis. It can affect various vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins) and cause serious organ damage. Vasculitis is caused by the body’s own defense system. Why this happens is largely unknown. Read all important information about: What is Vasculitis? Which forms of vasculitis can be distinguished? Which symptoms occur? What does vasculitis therapy look…

The term nephritis (nephritis) includes a number of inflammatory diseases of the kidneys. Depending on the inflamed tissue, there are various forms of nephritis (such as glomerulonephritis). After the course of acute and chronic nephritis can be distinguished. Read more about the individual forms of illness as well as the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and…