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Urinalysis in children
What is it about ? In children, urine tests can be done for different reasons: Detect an infection of the urinary tract (bladder (cystitis) or kidney (nephritis), for example), Make…
Amyloidosis
What is it about ? Amyloidosis is an umbrella term for diseases caused by an abnormal buildup of protein (amyloid) in different parts of the body and in different organs.…
Amputation of a lower limb: postoperative treatment and rehabilitation
What is it about ? About 18 in 100,000 people have a lower limb amputation. Amputation usually results from irreversible tissue damage caused by circulation problems (for example diabetes). First…
Transient amnesia
What is it about ? Transient amnesia is a mild episode of memory loss, which lasts no more than 24 hours and goes away on its own. The person is…
Intestinal amebiasis
What is it about ? An amoeba is a microorganism made up of a single cell. It can live freely or as a parasite. Amebiasis is an infection with an…
Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of periods (menstruation). There are two types: primary amenorrhea, when you have never had your period, and secondary amenorrhea, when your periods…
Allergic alveolitis
What is it about ? Dry socket is an inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs. Allergic alveolitis is an abnormal reaction of the immune system after exposure to certain…
Food allergy and hypersensitivity in children
What is it about ? Food allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction to certain foods. The body reacts abnormally to certain dietary proteins. He regards them as foreign substances, which he…
Latex allergy
What is it about ? Latex allergy is an allergic reaction that occurs after contact with products containing latex, such as rubber gloves, condoms, balloons, soft dolls, and rubber objects.…
Cow’s milk allergy
What is it about ? In cow’s milk allergy, the body mistakenly defends itself against proteins in cow’s milk. Cow’s milk products then cause allergic inflammation of the skin, intestines…
Food allergy in adults
What is it about ? We talk about food allergy when foods or food ingredients like dyes and preservatives trigger allergic symptoms. In the event of an allergic reaction, the…
Breastfeeding: tips and challenges
Some generalities There is little doubt that breastfeeding is the best choice for your child in almost all cases. Its advantages are well known. There is no better milk for…
Algo (neuro) dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS))
What is it about ? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a painful disease also known as dystrophy, algoneurodystrophy, Südeck’s atrophy, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The syndrome occurs after trauma…
Cluster headache or cluster headache or cluster headache
What is it about ? Cluster headache is also called cluster headache or cluster headache. It is a type of headache that affects only one side of the head (one-sided).…
Alcohol and neurological problems
Alcohol and neurological problems
Alcohol: problematic consumption
Alcohol: problematic consumption
Tendon disorders of the biceps (biceps tendinopathies)
Tendon disorders of the biceps (biceps tendinopathies)
Non-congenital heart valve disorders with heart murmur
What is it about ? The heart is a large, hollow muscle, which is located approximately in the middle of the chest (thorax). Its function is to pump blood through…
Benign gynecological disorders
What is it about ? Benign gynecological conditions are diseases without serious consequences that affect the lips, vagina, uterus and ovaries, which can cause symptoms (symptomatic conditions) and which often…
Achilles tendon disorders (Achilles tendinopathies)
What is it about ? The Achilles tendon is sensitive to overwork. Joggers, for example, often suffer from Achilles tendon injuries. In severe forms of tendon disease (tendinopathy), partial or…