Kategori: Health News
Drug poisoning
[ad_1] What is it about ? When the doctor prescribes you medication, he always gives you a well-defined dose. To determine this dose, it takes into account your age, weight…
Poisoning in children
[ad_1] What is it about ? Poisoning in children is usually the result of an accident. Each child goes through a phase where he puts everything in his mouth. Most…
Food poisoning (food poisoning)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Food poisoning (food poisoning) is a gastrointestinal infection caused by eating food or water contaminated with bacteria or viruses. Symptoms can also be caused…
Lactose intolerance
[ad_1] What is it about ? It is lactose intolerance when your body has difficulty digesting milk and certain dairy products. The cause is a lack of lactase (hypolactasia), an…
Gluten intolerance (celiac disease)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Gluten intolerance or celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where antibodies are formed against a protein found in gluten. It is not a allergy.…
Surgical procedures for poor circulation in the legs
[ad_1] What is it about ? Peripheral artery disease is called peripheral artery disease when there is a narrowing or blockage in one or more arteries in the legs. The…
Respiratory failure
[ad_1] What is it about ? Breathing is used to supply oxygen to the blood and to remove wastes such as carbon dioxide (CO2). This mechanism is provided by the…
Chronic renal failure: multidisciplinary treatment
[ad_1] What is it about ? The kidneys are made up of millions of microscopic filters (the glomeruli). Blood flows continuously through these filters. Filters permanently clean the blood: they…
Chronic renal failure
[ad_1] What is it about ? The kidneys are made up of millions of microscopic filters (the glomeruli). Blood flows continuously through these filters. Filters permanently clean the blood: they…
Heart failure
[ad_1] Heart failure, what is it? We talk about heart failure when the heart is no longer pumping well enough. The heart is no longer able to send blood properly…
Pancreatic insufficiency
[ad_1] What is it about ? The pancreas is a digestive gland that is located in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach. It has two functions: Produce and secrete hormones…
Cortisone injection (infiltration) into joints and soft tissues
[ad_1] What is it about ? Cortisone is a potent anti-inflammatory drug given orally (eg as a tablet) or by injection (eg as an infiltration). For a general effect, the…
Initiate anticoagulant therapy in the event of atrial fibrillation
[ad_1] What is it about ? The atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart rhythm disorder, causing the rhythm to be irregular and usually faster than normal. This is the most…
Ingestion of a caustic substance in children
[ad_1] What is it about ? A caustic (or “corrosive”) substance can be acidic or basic. Household products include acids in descalers, vinegar or rust removers. Basic products are, for…
Ingestion of a caustic substance in children
[ad_1] What is it about ? A caustic (or “corrosive”) substance can be acidic or basic. Household products include acids in descalers, vinegar or rust removers. Basic products are, for…
Inflammation of the vagina and labia
[ad_1] What is it about ? Vaginosis is an infection of the vagina caused by bacteria, but without inflammation of the lining. The term vulovaginitis refers to the inflammation of…
Inflammation of the pericardium (pericarditis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? The heart is located in a sac (pericardium) which is made of a strong double wall. The deep leaflet is attached to the myocardium…
Inflammation of the pelvis (pelvic inflammatory disease or PID)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation located in the small pelvis (pelvis) of women, particularly in the uterus, fallopian tubes and / or ovaries.…
Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Myocarditis is an inflammation of the muscle of the heart (myocardium). The cause is often unknown, but it is usually an infection. Possible pathogens…
Inflammation of the external ear canal
[ad_1] What is it about ?The external auditory canal extends from the pinna of the ear to the eardrum. Inflammation in this area can be acute or chronic. It is…