Trigger finger
What is it about ? A trigger finger or spring finger is a finger which, when bent, gets stuck. The cause is inflammation of the flexor tendon sheath of the…
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
What is it about ? A diverticulum is a hernia or pocket-like growth that begins in the intestine, especially the end of the colon. It is benign. The diverticulosis is…
Dilation of the bronchi (bronchiectasis)
What is it about ? Bronchiectasis is an abnormal dilation of the bronchi (small airways). This is a rare disease of the lungs. Our respiratory system is made up of…
Dientamebose
What is it about ? Dientamœba fragilis is an intestinal parasite responsible for infection. The infection is contracted by contact with the stool of an infected person. Where and with…
Persistent diarrhea in adults
What is it about ? Diarrhea is when you have a bowel movement more than 3 times a day and / or your stools are very watery (watery). During diarrhea,…
that live announcement that shocked everyone
Six years after her defeat in season 4, Anne Sila has just taken her revenge. The talented singer of Florent Pagny’s team has indeed won “The Voice All Stars” this…
Travelers’ diarrhea (turista)
What is it about ? Traveller’s diarrhea is a loose, watery stool that occurs while traveling abroad or shortly after returning from a trip. It is often a country where…
Diarrhea of microbial origin
What is it about ? A large number of different germs can trigger diarrhea in humans. It is mainly bacteria, viruses and parasites. Most of these infections are harmless, short-lived,…
Clostridium difficile diarrhea
What is it about ? Diarrhea caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile Usually occurs during or after treatment with antibiotics. The bacteria are found in the intestines of healthy people.…
Renal dialysis
What is it about ? The kidneys are made up of millions of microscopic filters (the glomeruli). Blood flows continuously through these filters. These filters permanently clean the blood: they…
Diabetes: too little sugar in the blood (hypoglycemia)
What is it about ? Diabetes is a chronic disease of the metabolism characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood, this is called hyperglycemia. In some circumstances,…
Type 2 diabetes: treatment with hypoglycemic drugs
In the management of type 2 diabetes, we usually start by changing our lifestyle towards a healthier lifestyle : change in eating habits, weight loss, regular physical activity and smoking…
Type 2 diabetes: treatment with insulin
What is it about ? Diabetes is a chronic disease of the metabolism characterized by a high level of sugar (blood sugar) in the blood, called hyperglycemia. Insulin is the…
Type 2 diabetes: follow-up
Type 2 diabetes: and after the diagnosis? Diabetes is characterized by too much sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia), which can lead to problems with the cardiovascular system, eyes, kidneys, nervous…
Type 2 diabetes
What is it about ? Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood, called hyperglycemia. Diabetes can lead to a large number of…
Type 1 diabetes: follow-up
What is it about ? Diabetes is characterized by having too much sugar (glucose) in the blood (blood sugar). Insulin plays an important role in the development of diabetes. Insulin…
Type 1 diabetes in children: diagnosis
How to recognize it? Small children cannot yet (clearly) voice their complaints. But you will often notice that they are sick at their behavior. In addition, the nature of the…
Type 1 diabetes
What is it about ? Diabetes is characterized by having too much sugar (glucose) in the blood (blood sugar). Insulin plays an important role in the development of diabetes. Insulin…
Diabetes: eye damage (diabetic retinopathy)
What is it about ? Diabetes can damage all the blood vessels in the body, including the retina (the thin membrane that lines the eyeball). This damage is called retinopathy…
Diabetes: kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy)
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…