Kategori: Healty
Impetigo
What is it about ? Impetigo is a skin infection that can be caused by two types of bacteria: a staphylococcus (Staphylococcus aureus) or streptococcus (group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus). Children…
Hallux valgus
What is it about ? Hallux is the Latin word for the big toe. Hallux valgus corresponds to an abnormal position of the big toe: the bone of the forefoot…
Scabies (scabiosis)
What is it about ? Scabiosis is the medical term for scabies. It is an itchy skin condition that is easily transmitted from person to person. A brief contact is…
Muscle weakness and symptoms of paralysis
What is it about ? In order to be able to move, the muscles receive a signal from the brain via the nerves. A problem in any part of this…
Ebola (Ebola virus disease)
What is it about ? Ebola or Ebola virus disease is a disease caused by a virus, the Ebola virus. It is mainly present in Africa, where it is spread…
Bone decalcification (osteoporosis)
What is it about ? Osteoporosis is bone decalcification, an attack that weakens the bones. Bones lose their strength due to a decrease in the quantity (density) and quality of…
Gallstones
What is it about ? The liver is located in the upper right part of the abdomen. The liver produces bile. Bile is a dark green, slightly viscous liquid that…
Bartholinitis (cyst or abscess of the Bartholin gland)
What is it about ? Bartholin’s glands are 2 glands located in the wall of the vagina, rather towards the back. They measure about 1 cm and produce secretions that…
Autism
What is it about ? According to the latest international definition from DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is made…
Auscultation of the heart and measurement of blood pressure in children
Auscultation of the heart and measurement of blood pressure in children
Increased pressure in the skull (intracranial pressure)
Increased pressure in the skull (intracranial pressure)
Increase in heart rate originating in the ventricles (ventricular tachycardia)
Increase in heart rate originating in the ventricles (ventricular tachycardia)
Damage related to nerve roots (radiculopathies)
Damage related to nerve roots (radiculopathies)
Peripheral nerve damage (peripheral neuropathies)
Peripheral nerve damage (peripheral neuropathies)
Ataxia
Ataxia
Asthma: treatment of the attack
Asthma: treatment of the attack
Asthma in adults
Asthma in adults
Ascariasis
What is it about ? Ascariasis is a cream-colored earthworm infection, Ascaris lumbricoides, 15 to 40 centimeters long and 3 to 6 millimeters wide in adulthood. Contamination begins after ingesting…
Reactive arthritis
What is it about ? Reactive arthritis is a type of joint inflammation (arthritis) that develops as a reaction to other inflammation in the body. A joint inflammation or arthritis…
Psoriatic arthritis
What is it about ? Psoriatic arthritis is a form ofjoint inflammation (arthritis) which affects people with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition. It is possible to have psoriatic arthritis without…