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Inflammation of the small bile ducts (primary biliary cholangitis) and damage to the liver
[ad_1] What is it about ? The old name for this disease is ‘primary biliary cirrhosis’. In primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), the small bile ducts of the liver are chronically…
Inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. It is usually caused by bacteria that proliferate on the sebum, at the roots of the eyelashes (hair…
Inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis) and tonsils (tonsillitis) in children
[ad_1] What is it about ? Inflammation of the throat wall (pharyngitis) is often associated with inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis or tonsillitis). The main symptoms are fever and sore…
Inflammation of the protruding bone behind the ear (acute mastoiditis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? The mastoid is the protrusion of the bone that you feel just behind the ear. It is a porous bone with cavities filled with…
Inflammation of the episclera (episcleritis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? The eye consists of several parts. The outer part is the sclera or sclera, it is the white of the eye. A thin protective…
Chronic inflammation of the bile ducts (primary sclerosing cholangitis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an inflammation of the bile ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and then to the…
Chronic inflammation of the prostate (chronic prostatitis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Chronic prostatitis is painful, long-lasting inflammation of the prostate. The prostate is a gland the size of a chestnut; it is located just under…
Inflammation around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? In perioral dermatitis, small pimples appear around the mouth. They can be accompanied by redness and a burning sensation. The skin may also peel…
Joint inflammation (arthritis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Joint inflammation or arthritis is an inflammatory reaction of the joint. A joint is where 2 bones come together and can change position relative…
Acute inflammation of the prostate (acute prostatitis)
[ad_1] What is it about ?The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that sits just below the bladder, in front of the rectum. It surrounds the urethra, the duct that goes…
Viral infections of the oral mucosa
[ad_1] What is it about ? These are infections, caused by different types of viruses, which cause lesions on the lips, tongue, palate, mucous membranes of the cheeks and throat.…
Recurrent infections and immune disorders in children
[ad_1] What is it about ? In children, recurrent infections usually affect the upper respiratory tract, as in the case of a cold, otitis media or a angina. This type…
Slow brain infections
[ad_1] What is it about ? An infection of the brain (encephalitis) can be caused by many viruses. Some viruses cause a gradual increase in damage to the brain, causing…
Serious infections of the eyelids
[ad_1] What is it about ? A serious eyelid infection is an infection of the skin of the eyelids that penetrates deep into the subcutaneous tissue (cellulitis). The infection may…
Serious skin and soft tissue infections
[ad_1] What is it about ? Serious infections are infections that grow poorly quickly. It can be associated with extensive tissue damage and can be life threatening without treatment. There…
Breast cancer
What is it about ? Breast cancer is when normal breast cells turn into malignant cells. Malignant cells have the particularity of proliferating in an uncontrolled manner and being able…
Infections in the elderly
[ad_1] What is it about ? Infections occur at any age. But older people are more susceptible to developing serious infections (of the respiratory tract, urinary tract and gastrointestinal system).…
Acute respiratory tract infections in adults
[ad_1] What is it about ? The airways are divided into upper respiratory tract (RSV) and lower respiratory tract (VRI). RSVs are made up of the nose and throat (above…
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections
[ad_1] What is it about ? Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacteria that often causes pneumonia in children and young adults. Contamination occurs through direct contact with other infected people. Bacteria…
Atypical mycobacterial infections
[ad_1] What is it about ? Mycobacteria are a large family of bacteria that look alike and cause similar illnesses, primarily respiratory tract infections. The best known species are Mycobacterium…