Etiket: treatment
Herpes simplex virus infection of the skin
What is it about ? The Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a member of the family of viruses that cause herpes. There are several variations. Below, we discuss the most…
Cuticle infection (paronychia) and ingrown toenail
What is it about ? Nails protect nerve endings on the fingertips and toes. Nails grow about 2-3mm per month throughout life. From below, the nail is attached to the…
Cerebral infarction and stroke
What is it about ? A stroke is a condition that affects the blood supply to part of the brain. Part of the brain therefore no longer receives oxygen for…
Stress incontinence: physiotherapy
What is it about ? We talk about urinary incontinence in case of involuntary urine leakage, regardless of the cause. There are different types of incontinence: THE’stress incontinence occurs during…
Unconsciousness
What is it about ? Unconsciousness is loss of consciousness due to a disturbance in the brain; the unconscious person no longer reacts to stimuli from his environment. The possible…
Gastric discomfort (dyspepsia)
What is it about ? Dyspepsia is characterized by the feeling that the stomach is very full after a meal, by being quickly sated (early satiety), by pain or a…
Inability to urinate (urinary retention)
What is it about ? We speak of urinary retention when it is impossible to urinate while the bladder is full: the urine remains in the bladder. This phenomenon can…
Inability to urinate due to clots in the bladder (bladder tamponade)
What is it about ? Bladder tamponade means the bladder is full of blood clots that prevent urine from passing through. Clots are caused by hemorrhage following an intervention in…
Abnormal implantation of certain teeth (malocclusion) and headaches
What is it about ? Normally, the teeth of the upper jaw match well with those of the lower jaw, with the upper teeth coming in front of the lower…
Abnormal implantation of certain teeth (malocclusion)
What is it about ? Normally, the top and bottom rows of teeth fit together perfectly when you close your mouth. When your teeth do not fit together properly, it…
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…
Hyperventilation
What is it about ? Breathing is a natural mechanism for us. We breathe in oxygen (O2) and breathe out carbon dioxide (CO2). Breathing adapts to what we are doing,…
Enlarged ventricles on the electrocardiogram (ECG)
What is it about ? The heart is made up of chambers, that is, two atria and two ventricles. We have a right and a left atrium, as well as…
Hyperthermia (acute heat illness)
What is it about ? A number of problematic situations can suddenly occur when the ambient temperature is very high. We think of dehydration, heat swelling (heat edema), heat cramps,…
Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)
What is it about ? Pulmonary hypertension is a disease defined by too much pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Usually, it is caused by a narrowing of…
Hypersensitivity to drugs
What is it about ? Hypersensitivity is an abnormal reaction to a specific substance, in this case a drug. The medicine enters the body through the mouth (tablets and capsules),…
Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn syndrome)
What is it about ? Each of the two kidneys is surmounted by an adrenal gland. Each of the two adrenal glands is made up of a cortex, located at…
Hydrocephalus: complications of shunts in children
What is it about ? The brain and spinal cord are soft, fragile tissues that are protected from shock by cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid is produced in the cavities of…
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…
Hiccups
What is it about ? Hiccups are caused by the sudden contraction of the diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs, followed by the closing of the glottis. Hiccups can…