Etiket: adults
Earache (otalgia) in adults
What is it about ? Earache (otalgia) can have various origins. A distinction is made between primary otalgia and secondary otalgia. In case of’primary earache, the cause of the problem…
Acute respiratory tract infections in adults
What is it about ? The airways are divided into upper respiratory tract (RSV) and lower respiratory tract (VRI). RSVs are made up of the nose and throat (above the…
Hydrocephalus: complications of shunts in adults
What is it about ? The brain and spinal cord are soft, fragile tissues that are protected from shock by cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid, about 500 ml per day, is…
Hernias in adults
What is it about ? A hernia is a protrusion of tissue protruding from the body cavity that usually contains it. The best known examples are lumbar disc herniation and…
Prolonged fever in adults
What is it about ? We talk about prolonged fever in adults when: The person has had a body temperature above 38 ° C at various times of the day…
Epilepsy in adults
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…
Atopic eczema in adults
What is it about ? Atopic eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes a rash that is itchy. It can appear at any age, but often starts in childhood.…
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,…
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…