Epileptic crisis
What is it about ? The epileptic crisis is a transient disorder of brain function caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The epileptic seizure can be caused by…
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
What is it about ? Hereditary factors or unhealthy lifestyle can increase the fat content in the blood. This can slowly clog the blood vessels. After a few decades, the…
Leg cramps
What is it about ? Leg cramps are prolonged, painful contractions of the muscles in the leg. They most often affect the calf muscles, and sometimes also those of the…
Curvature of the penis (Peyronie’s disease)
What is it about ?Peyronie’s disease is a condition characterized by local thickening of the connective tissue (scar) inside the penis. Because of this, the cavernous bodies of the penis…
Whiplash
What is it about ? The whiplash is due to a sudden shock causing the head to tilt back suddenly and uncontrollably and then violently forward. The injury usually occurs…
Foreign body in the airways
What is it about ? A foreign body in the airways refers to anything that has nothing to do there, that can get stuck and block the airways. As breathing…
Foreign body in the child’s digestive tract
What is it about ? A foreign body can be swallowed by a child and end up in the esophagus, stomach or intestine. In the food there may also be…
Foreign body in the nose
What is it about ? A foreign body is an object that ends up in the nose and has nothing to do there. A common situation in children. To play…
Foreign body in the ear
What is it about ? A foreign object in the ear canal is an object that must not be there. This is a problem that happens mostly in children. These…
Whooping cough
What is it about ? Whooping cough is a very contagious infection of the lower respiratory tract. It is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. The infection is spread via…
Fever convulsions
What is it about ? Fever seizures are jerky movements of the arms and legs that can occur in young children with low blood pressure. fever. Although they can be…
Brain contusion
What is it about ? A brain contusion is damage to the brain caused by hitting the head. The brain is injured and it may start to bleed or swell…
Contraception in a special situation
What is it about ? Some contraceptives contain hormones: progestins, estrogen, or a combination of both. Estrogen, in particular, increases the risk of developing all kinds of symptoms, such as…
Emergency contraception and the morning after pill
What is it about ? After you have had unprotected sex, you can use emergency contraception (post-coital contraception) to prevent possible pregnancy. You are at risk of unwanted pregnancy if:…
Contraception: other methods
What is it about ? The hormonal methods and the IUDs are presented in two other guides. This patient guide presents other contraceptive methods: Barrier methods Natural methods Sterilization Barrier…
Preconception consultation
What is it about ?The preconception consultation is intended for all women who plan to have a child. It aims to detect the risks before pregnancy, to provide women with…
Constipation in children
What is it about ? The constipated child has difficulty having a bowel movement, that is, they defecate less than three times a week or they have to push hard…
Dominique Lavanant destroyed by a love story: “She cried all the time”
In 1976, following a difficult childhood marked by the death of her dad – drowned when she was only 2 years old – Dominique Lavanant joined the Splendid troupe for…
Constipation in adults
What is it about ? Some people have a bowel movement three times a day, others three times a week. If you do not have regular bowel movements for more…
Youth substance abuse
What is it about ? Substance abuse is the excessive consumption of alcohol and / or other drugs. It doesn’t necessarily lead to addiction, but even occasional use can carry…