Etiket: treatment
Eye symptoms of neurological origin
What is it about ? Eye symptoms of neurological origin are abnormalities of the eyes or visual disturbances due to a disorder of the nervous system. It may be a…
Suspicion of child abuse
What is it about ? The term child abuse applies to all minors, i.e. children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 inclusive. We speak of child abuse for all interactions…
Follow-up after a transplant
What is it about ? A transplant can be a life-saving medical treatment when an organ in the body is no longer functioning as it should. The most commonly transplanted…
Sugar in the urine of children
What is it about ? Normally, the kidneys do not pass sugar (glucose) in the urine. There is therefore no glucose in the urine and the level of sugar in…
Strongyloidosis
What is it about ? Strongyloidiasis is an infection caused by the nematode (roundworm) Strongyloides stercoralis. This parasite needs to be harbored by humans (host) in order to survive. It…
IUD
De what is it? An IUD or intrauterine device (IUD) is a contraceptive method. It is a small object that measures about 3 cm and that the doctor places in…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
What is it about ? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is fatty liver disease that is not caused by alcohol. It is strongly correlated with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome…
Ankylosing spondylitis or Bechterew’s disease
What is it about ? Ankylosing spondylitis or Bechterew’s disease is axial spondylitis (SpA), that is, it is characterized by inflammation of the joints on the axis of the body.…
Spasticity
What is it about ? Spasticity is characterized by an increase in tension and stiffness in a muscle. It is impossible to control this tension or stiffness. In other words,…
Psychosocial support during cancer
What is it about ? Cancer diagnosis There is a tremendous amount to digest when you are told you have cancer. Your life is turned upside down. The diagnosis is…
Urinary catheter
What is it about ? Some conditions are accompanied by inability to urinate, which leads to a buildup of urine in the bladder. To empty the bladder, one can then…
Sleeping pills and sedatives: dependence and withdrawal
What is it about ? Most sleeping pills and pain relievers are benzodiazepines. When you take these medicines, you may become dependent on them. Dependence can even occur at a…
Palliative care
What is it about ? Palliative care covers the care given to someone with an illness that can no longer be cured. These treatments are aimed at relieving or preventing…
Elderly care
What is it about ? Care specifically intended for the elderly is grouped together under the specialty called “geriatrics”. The term “geriatrics” comes from the Greek “geron” (old) and “iatros”…
Urgent Care
What is it about ? Emergency care is the first aid given in crisis situations and in case of acute illness. Care can be provided in a facility, such as…
Care for alcohol and drug users
What is it about ? The consumption ofalcohol and drugs can cause many problems, which go far beyond the health of the user. It threatens not only the health of…
Acute maxillary sinusitis
What is it about ? Sinuses are spaces filled with air, located in the bones of the skull. They are connected to the nose and throat (nasopharynx) by small openings.…
Acute frontal sinusitis
What is it about ? Sinuses are spaces filled with air, located in the bones of the skull. They are connected to the nose and throat (nasopharynx) by small openings.…
Chronic sinusitis
What is it about ? Sinuses are spaces filled with air, located in the bones of the skull. They are connected to the nose and throat (nasopharynx) by small openings.…
Silicosis
What is it about ? Inhalation of mineral dust causes chronic fibrosis of the lung called pneumoconiosis. We are talking asbestosis when it is due to asbestos fibers; silicosis when…