The fibrous dysplasia (Jaffé-Lichtenstein disease) is a malformation of the bones. It mainly occurs in children and adolescents. Instead of growing properly and developing a firm, mineral structure, individual bones form fibrous tumors. Therefore, fibrous dysplasia is sometimes referred to as a “tumor-like bone lesion”. Here you will learn everything important about this disease. Fibrous…

Often a heart attack has consequences that change the life of the person affected. These include, for example, chronic heart failure or depression. Proper aftercare after a heart attack helps to prevent such consequences. The cooperation of the patient is also decisive: With a healthy lifestyle, heart attack consequences can often be prevented. Read more…

Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in men between the ages of 25 and 45 years. He is generally treatable. Therefore, most patients can be cured. To be able to detect testicular cancer at an early stage, all men from puberty should periodically scan their testicles. Find out everything important on the subject: How…

A fractured collarbone (Klavikulafraktur) means a bony injury of the collarbone. Cause is usually a fall on the outstretched hand or shoulder. Typical symptoms of a collarbone fracture are movement-related pain. Sometimes the break is also visible from the outside. In many cases it can be treated conservatively with the help of a special association….

Zika virus infection is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. So far, she has appeared mainly in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Since 2015, the Zika virus has spread rapidly in South American countries. Fever, joint pain and conjunctivitis are typical Zika virus symptoms. A Zika virus infection in pregnant women can spread…

A rib fracture (rib fracture) is a bony injury to the ribs. Typical symptoms include pain over the affected side, which increases during breathing and movement. Rib fractures are caused by a direct or indirect trauma to the ribcage. An uncomplicated rib fracture does not need special treatment. The patient gets medication for the pain….

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is the result of a congenital defect in the genetic material. Affected infants are short-lived, mentally underdeveloped and muscle-weak. In infancy, they develop an insatiable hunger that leads to a pronounced obesity. Therapy of various medical disciplines should be used to treat resulting diseases. Read more about symptoms, diagnosis and therapy of…

A paralytic ileus is an intestinal obstruction due to a paralysis of the intestinal musculature. So the intestinal contents can not be transported further. For example, a paralytic bowel obstruction can occur following an appendectomy when the bowel arrives as a reflex to the procedure. What further causes are possible and how a paralytic ileus…

To apply home remedies for tonsillitis is generally popular. In fact, neck wraps, saline gargle, and sufficient drinking can ease the discomfort. In addition, various herbal remedies for tonsillitis can help. Here you read all important information about “tonsillitis – home remedies”. Tonsillitis: home remedies – general Many people use home remedies for (purulent) tonsillitis…

The vaginal cancer (vaginal carcinoma) is a rare, malignant tumor, which occurs mainly in women of old age. In early stages, a vaginal cancer causes no symptoms, so it is often discovered late. It usually develops from cancer precursors, which can still be treated well. Here you will read, among other things, how to recognize…