Mole (nevus)
What is it about ? A mole (nevus) is a brownish-black patch on the skin. This stain is the result of an accumulation of cells that contain colored substances (pigment…
Drop
What is it about ? Gout is a rheumatic disease characterized by the deposit of uric acid crystals in a joint (usually the big toe) causing an inflammatory reaction. The…
Swelling of the scrotum or a palpable mass in the scrotum
What is it about ? Swelling of the scrotum or the presence of a palpable mass in the scrotum can be explained in different ways: Fluid buildup in the membrane…
Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) and other cervical swelling in children
What is it about ?Sensitive and / or visible cervical swelling often occurs in children. Some appear suddenly, while others are there but have not been noticed for a long…
Glaucoma
What is it about ? Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by an increase in pressure inside the eyeball. If the disease is left untreated, the optic nerve gradually comes…
Giardiasis (Giardia lamblia infection)
What is it about ? Giardia lamblia is a single-celled parasite that lives inside the small intestine. Giardia lamblia infection (giardiasis) is spread by contact with contaminated stools. Transmission occurs…
Painful knee
What is it about ? Knee pain can have several causes. The pain can come from the bones, ligaments, menisci, muscles or tendons of the knee. Knee pain can also…
Gastroscopy
What is it about ? A gastroscopy is an examination that allows you to see ‘live’ the lining of the esophagus, stomach and the first part of the duodenum. To…
Gastritis
What is it about ? Gastritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The acute gastritis is usually caused by taking certain medications such as…
Blood smear
What is it about ? A blood smear is a special examination of the blood, under a microscope. The blood is obtained by a classic blood test or by a…
Swab of the cervix and biopsy of the uterine lining
Smear What is it used for ? The smear is used to prevent cancer of the cervix. Examination of cells can detect cancer cells and their precursors with 85-95% certainty.…
Facial fractures
What is it about ? The face is composed of several bones: the cheekbones under the eyes, the sockets, the upper jaw and the lower jaw. These bones can break…
Foot fractures
What is it about ? The human foot is made up of 26 bones, which form joints. Together with muscles and tendons, these joints allow the foot to move smoothly.…
Knee fractures
What is it about ? The knee joint is the joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to one of the 2 bones in the leg (tibia). The leg is…
Skull fractures and brain damage
What are they and how do you recognize them? Skull and brain The brain is protected by the bones of the skull. We speak of the vault of the skull…
Rib and pelvic fractures
What is it about ? We are talking about rib and pelvic fractures in the same patient guide, because they often happen at the same time following a serious accident.…
Leg fractures (tibia and fibula)
What is it about ? The part of the lower limb below the knee, the leg, is made up of 2 long bones: the tibia, the larger one, and the…
Spine fractures
What is it about ? The spine is made up of 7 cervical vertebrae (at the neck), 12 thoracic vertebrae (at the thorax) and 5 lumbar vertebrae (in the lower…
Fractures of the collarbone and scapula (scapula)
What is it about ? A broken collarbone is usually caused by a fall with the arm outstretched or over the shoulder. A fracture of the scapula (scapula) is usually…
Fatigue fractures
What is it about ? A stress fracture is a fracture caused by overexertion of the bones. The areas of the body most often affected are the lower legs and…