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Atopic eczema in adults
[ad_1] What is it about ? Atopic eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes a rash that is itchy. It can appear at any age, but often starts in…
Allergic contact eczema
[ad_1] What is it about ? Allergy is an overreaction of the body’s immune system against harmless substances. During a first contact, the body finds itself in a sort of…
Discharge from the ear (otorrhea) in case of transtympanic drains (diabolos)
[ad_1] What is it about ? The placement of transtympanic drains (diabolos) is a very common procedure in children. We can consider the placement of drains if acute otitis media…
Nipple discharge (galactorrhea) and inflammation of the mammary gland (mastitis)
[ad_1] What is it about ? This patient guide deals only with nipple discharge and inflammation of the mammary gland in women who are not breastfeeding. By “nipple discharge” is…
Ultrasounds
[ad_1] What is it about ? Ultrasound is a diagnostic technique that uses non-audible sound waves (ultrasound). The doctor first applies a gel to the skin, then passes with a…
Ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography)
[ad_1] What is it about ? An echocardiogram is a technique that looks at the heart through ultrasound. During a ultrasound, sound waves are sent through the body. They are…
Echinococcosis
[ad_1] What is it about ? Echinococcosis is a disease caused by a parasitic flat worm, echinococcus. There are several variations of this parasitic worm. The two most important are…
Dyspnoea in children
[ad_1] What is it about ? Acute dyspnea in children is a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. It can have different causes. It is important to find the exact origin…
Liver fluke
[ad_1] What is it about ? Liver fluke (or hepatic distomatosis) is contamination of the liver by fluids or trematodes. There are different types, the main ones being Fasciola hepatica,…
Pain in the lower abdomen of gynecological origin
[ad_1] What is it about ? Pain in the lower abdomen is very common. Most often, they are caused by a problem with the intestine. In women, they can also…
Pain in muscles and bones (musculoskeletal pain)
[ad_1] What is it about ?Musculoskeletal pain is an umbrella term for pain in muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and joints, including their nerves, cartilage, and bursae. Musculoskeletal pain is a…
Knee pain in growing children
[ad_1] What is it about ? Children and active teens often develop knee pain. Typically, the pain is in the front of the knee, around or just below the kneecap.…
Vaginal pain (vulvodynia)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Vulvodynia or vaginal pain is a condition characterized by pain felt in the external part of the female genital organ (the vulva): the labia,…
Testicular pain
[ad_1] What is it about ? Testicular pain can have different causes, both in the testicle itself and related structures, such as the epididymis and blood vessels: In case of…
Pain in buttock and hip
[ad_1] What is it about ? There are many causes of pain in the buttock and hip. The hip itself can be the problem. But it is often a pain…
Pain in and around the eye
[ad_1] What is it about ? Pain in the eye (intraocular) and around the eye (periocular) may be due, for example, to a condition of the eye itself, a glaucoma…
Heel pain
[ad_1] What is it about ? Heel pain (heel pain) is usually caused by irritation of the membrane covering the sole of the foot, the plantar fascia. Inflammation of this…
Calf pain
[ad_1] What is it about ? By “calf pain” we mean any pain, whatever the cause, in the back of the leg, between the hollow of the knee and the…
Anal pain
[ad_1] What is it about ? Pain in the area of the anus or rectum is a very common symptom. People sometimes wait a long time to see a doctor,…
Hip pain in children
[ad_1] What is it about ? The hip joint is made up of the head of the femur which is round and fits into a cavity formed by the bones…