Etiket: disease
Placental disease (trophoblastic disease or molar pregnancy)
What is it about ? Trophoblastic disease or molar pregnancy is a disease of the placenta. Trophoblastic disease can be complete or partial. In both cases, fertilization took place. In…
Waldenström’s disease
What is it about ? Waldenström’s disease is a malignant disease of the bone marrow and lymph nodes. For some still unknown reason, a certain type of white blood cell…
Pogosta disease
What is it about ? Pogosta disease is a viral infection caused by the Sindbis virus. This virus is transmitted by mosquitoes in late summer. The disease is mostly found…
Parkinson disease
Parkinson’s disease, what is it? In people with Parkinson’s disease, the brain cells (neurons) that make dopamine die slowly. Dopamine is one of the substances that allows neurons to transmit…
Ménière’s disease
What is it about ? The human ear has two functions: hearing and balance. Hearing is provided by the outer ear (the pinna and the auditory canal), the middle ear…
Lyme disease
What is it about ? Ticks and bacteria Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia, the most common species of which is Borrelia burgdorferi.…
Kawasaki disease
What is it about ? Kawasaki disease is inflammation of the blood vessels. The disease is considered a childhood illness. Its cause is unclear. It is thought that it could…
Graves’ disease: eye conditions
What is it about ? Graves ‘disease (Graves’ disease) is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid. This means that the body makes antibodies against your own thyroid. Thereby, your thyroid…
Dupuytren’s disease
What is it about ? The inside of the palm of the hand has a strong connective tissue structure, which begins at the wrist and extends in separate bands to…
De Quervain’s disease and other tendinopathies of the forearm
What is it about ? Tendons attach muscles to bones, ensuring the transmission of movement. Some of these tendons are wrapped in a sheath in which there is a kind…
Crohn’s disease
What is it about ? Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the digestive system. The digestive system processes food and is made up of the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach,…
Alzheimer’s disease
What is it about ? The dementia is a condition marked by impaired brain functions (cognitive functions). It is characterized by decreased memory, with at least one other disorder (e.g.…
Gluten intolerance (celiac disease)
What is it about ? Gluten intolerance or celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where antibodies are formed against a protein found in gluten. It is not a allergy. Gluten…
Inflammation of the pelvis (pelvic inflammatory disease or PID)
What is it about ? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation located in the small pelvis (pelvis) of women, particularly in the uterus, fallopian tubes and / or ovaries. The…
Hypocortisolism (Addison’s disease)
What is it about ? Hypocortisolism refers to a deficiency in cortisol. It is also called Addison’s disease or bronzing disease, because it causes brownish pigmentation in the skin. Cortisol…
Parkinson’s disease dementia and Lewy body dementia
What is it about ? Dementia is a condition marked by impaired brain functions (cognitive functions). It is characterized by decreased memory, with at least one other disorder (e.g. problems…
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…
Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)
What is it about ? Fifth disease is a contagious childhood illness (childhood illness) caused by a virus, namely human parovirus B19. This virus is spread through droplets thrown into…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): crisis
What is it about ? And how to recognize it? The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a very common chronic lung disease. It is caused by a permanent narrowing…
Chronic bronchitis (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD))
What is it about ? Chronic bronchitis (COPD) is a disease characterized by prolonged (chronic) inflammation of the small airways. The disease is said to be ‘obstructive’ because the inflammation…