Etiket: treatment
Bleeding nose
What is it about ? A nosebleed (epistaxis) can occur when the small blood vessels in the front of the septum that separates the two nasal passages (nasal septum) are…
Stuffy nose from indoor air pollution
What is it about ? We spend most of our time indoors: at home, in the office, at school, in stores, in restaurants, … The quality of the air we…
Stuffy nose
What is it about ? The nose warms, humidifies and filters the air we breathe. The nose protects itself thus against the drying effect of the air which passes through…
Trigeminal neuralgia and other facial pain
What is it about ? Trigeminal neuralgia The trigeminal nerve is a nerve in the skull that performs several functions, for example the sensitivity of the face. Trigeminal neuralgia is…
Nausea and vomiting
What is it about ? Nausea is the feeling of having to vomit (deliver), which is not followed by vomiting. It results in a feeling of discomfort in the stomach…
Hereditary myopathies
What is it about ? The term “myopathies” covers a very large number of disorders of the muscles. Many of these conditions are hereditary. This means that parents pass them…
Multiple myeloma (Kahler’s disease)
What is it about ? Multiple myeloma (MM), better known as Kahler’s disease, is a malignant proliferation (cancer) of cells in the bone marrow, more specifically B cells. It is…
Myelofibrosis
What is it about ? Myelofibrosis is a rare condition of the bone marrow. New blood cells are formed in the bone marrow. Our blood cells have a limited lifespan.…
Cutaneous fungal infections
What is it about ? Skin fungi or dermatomycosis are diseases of the skin and mucous membranes caused by fungi. Fungi are very widespread in nature: in gardens, in animals,…
Myasthenia gravis
What is it about ? The term “myasthenia gravis” literally means “severe muscle weakness “. Myasthenia gravis is a rare disease. It is an autoimmune disease, in which the body…
Thrush (oral candidiasis)
What is it about ? Thrush (oral candidiasis) is an infection of the lining of the mouth (oral lining) caused by Candida albicans, a yeast-like fungus. An infection with fungi…
Cystic fibrosis
What is it about ? Cystic fibrosis (also called cystic fibrosis) is an inherited metabolic disease that affects the lungs and pancreas. People with this condition are particularly susceptible to…
Involuntary movements
What is it about ? Involuntary movements (dyskinesias) are movements that appear spontaneously, independently of our will. It can be a temporary and not serious phenomenon such as for example…
Sudden infant death
What is it about ? Sudden death is the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy baby with no physical abnormality that can explain it. Sudden death is not…
Brain death
What is it about ? A person is brain dead when a known cause has caused irreversible damage to the brain so that all functions of the brain, including the…
Viper bite
What is it about ? The peliad viper (Vipera berus) is the only species of poisonous snake found in Belgium. Its venom can penetrate deep into tissue. The severity of…
Bite
What is it about ? A bite wound is usually caused by the bite of a cat, dog, or human being. It could be a scratch, tear or puncture. A…
Mononucleosis
What is it about ? Mononucleosis is often presented as the “kissing disease”. It is also sometimes referred to as Pfeiffer’s disease. Mononucleosis is a disease caused by the Epstein-Barr…
Molluscum contagiosum
What is it about ? Molluscum contagiosum infection is a contagious viral infection of the skin. It is presented by a species of wart which is also called ‘molluscum’. It…
Healthy lifestyle
What is a healthy lifestyle? A healthy lifestyle benefits your physical and mental health. Here are a few tips: stop smoking ; eat healthy, following the recommendations of the food…