Examination of the mobility of the eardrum (tympanometry)
What is it about ? The “tympanum” is the Latin word for the middle ear or what is also called the “eardrum”. It is closed by the eardrum. In the…
Examination of renal function (glomerular filtration rate, GFR)
What is it about ? The kidneys are made up of millions of microscopic filters (the glomeruli). Blood flows continuously through these filters. Filters permanently clean the blood: they rid…
Examination of liver function
What is it about ? A doctor can take a blood test during a check-up, check-up or when symptoms are present. In most cases, this blood test will also assess…
Shoulder joint examination
What is it about ? The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. This mobility is ensured by the joint work of 3 joints and a whole series…
Examining a Sexual Assault Victim
What is it about ? Sexual assault is referred to as soon as a sexual act is committed without the consent of the victim. It can therefore be any form…
Examination of a child with a joint infection
What is it about ? Arthritis is inflammation in a joint. The main features of inflammation are: swelling, redness, heat, pain, and limitation of movement. There are many causes that…
Fainting (syncope)
What is it about ? Fainting is a sudden, brief, and spontaneous transient loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain. The medical term used to refer…
Preoperative assessment and examinations
What is it about ? An operation is often one of the possible treatments for a given disease. Deciding whether or not to have an operation depends on a large…
Assessment of the physical and mental capacities of the elderly
What is it about ? Our bodies and brains degrade with age. This can manifest itself at some point in physical and mental deterioration, usually in old age. There are…
Assessment of a memory impairment
What is it about ? One of the roles of the brain is to provide so-called “cognitive” functions, ie memory, language, the ability to learn and the ability to perform…
Estimated time of death
What is it about ? Death must always be certified by a doctor. The cause of death is, if possible, determined. On official documents, the time of death is listed…
Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
What is it about ? Shortness of breath or dyspnea is a subjective feeling of difficulty in breathing or suffocation. This sensation can be caused by hyperventilation, respiratory tract conditions,…
Bedsores: treatment
What is it about ? A pressure sore is a localized lesion of the skin and / or underlying tissues (dermis, fat, muscles, bones) caused by pressure or friction. It…
Pressure sores: prevention
What is it about ? A pressure sore is a localized lesion of the skin and / or underlying tissues (dermis, fat, muscles, bones) caused by pressure or friction. It…
Erythema multiforme
What is it about ? Erythema multiforme is a reaction of the skin to a trigger. It is therefore not a skin disease. The triggering factor is usually an infection…
Erythema nodosum
De what is it? Erythema nodosum is an inflammation of the fat cells located under the skin, which is caused by stimulation of the immune system. This inflammation is manifested…
Erysipelas
What is it about ? Erysipelas is a skin infection caused by a bacteria called streptococcus. This bacteria is present in everyone. It is harmless on intact skin. Usually, it…
Skin rash
What is it about ? A rash (exanthema) is a sudden, temporary, and extensive onset of skin damage, most often caused by infection or taking medication. Medications that regularly trigger…
Corneal erosion and ulcer
What is it about ? The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that is in front of the iris and through which light enters the eye. It…
Epilepsy in children
What is it about ? Epilepsy is a condition of the brain accompanied by seizures. Epilepsy is when a person has two or more seizures in a year. The first…