Kategori: Healty
Viral diseases of hot climates
What is it about ? The conditions described in this patient guide are caused by viruses. These diseases occur almost exclusively in the tropics. Most viruses are transmitted to humans…
Poor arterial circulation in the legs (limping)
What is limp? Poor circulation in the legs is caused by the narrowing or blockage of one or more arteries. We speak of peripheral arterial disease or arteritis of the…
Water retention (edema) in the legs
What is it about ? Fluid retention (or edema) can occur in one or both legs. It can be due to different underlying conditions or abnormalities, which often occur together.…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What is it about ? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system. The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal…
Pregnancy follow-up
What is it about ? A good follow-up of the pregnancy: contributes to the safe birth of a healthy child; limits the risks for the mother; allows the mother to…
Laboratory tests (blood tests) performed by the general practitioner
What is it about ? Over the years, technical examinations have become increasingly important in the diagnosis and monitoring of a large number of conditions. Blood and urine tests undoubtedly…
Skin disorders in children
What are they and how do you recognize them? Children regularly develop skin disorders, which often differ from those seen in adults. It is also essential to examine the fingernails,…
Treatment of chronic pain
Pain Why are we in pain? In most cases, especially when the pain is recent (acute), the pain is doing us a favor. Indeed, the nervous system is like an…
Gynecological ultrasound
What is it about ? Ultrasound is an imaging technique using ultrasound-like sound waves. A probe emits this ultrasound. They are then sent back to the probe after having “bounced”…
Growth pains in children
What is it about ? Growing pains are mild pains in the legs of children aged 3 to 8 years, for which no cause can be established. Stress and abnormally…
Neck pain (neck pain)
What is it about ? Neck pain (neck pain) can be specific or nonspecific. Neck pain is said to be “specific” if it has a cause, such as a hernia…
Cancer pain: treatment
What is it about ? Cancer pain is pain related to cancer of any type and at any stage. This patient guide does not deal with the terminal phase. Indeed,…
Eyes inflamed by UV rays (photophthalmia)
What is it about ? The eye is made up of several parts. Its outer part is the sclera, also called sclera. It is the white of the eye. On…
Air travel and illnesses
What is it about ? In an airplane, the atmospheric conditions are not like those we experience on the ground. Oxygen pressure decreases with altitude, which means that the higher…
Vomiting and diarrhea in children
What is it about ? In children, vomiting and diarrhea are most often caused by a virus, but sometimes by bacteria (for example E. Coli) or a parasite (for example…
Vomiting blood (hematemesis)
What is it about ? Vomiting blood is the result of bleeding in the first part digestive tract (mouth, esophagus, stomach or duodenum). Vomiting blood should not be confused with…
Vitiligo
What is it about ? Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of pigment cells in the skin and hair. In an autoimmune disease, the immune system views…
High sedimentation rate (VS)
What is it about ? Sedimentation rate (ESR) is a test that may be requested as part of a blood workup. A small amount of your blood will be deposited…
Overactive bladder
What is it about ? Overactive bladder is a condition with no clear cause. The main symptom is an urgent need to urinate. It may be accompanied by a need…
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
De what is it? The human ear has two functions: hearing and balance. Hearing is provided by the outer ear (the pinna and the auditory canal), the middle ear (the…