Hypertension: symptoms, causes & therapy High blood pressure (hypertension) is a widespread disease. In the long run, high blood pressure damages the vessels and thus contributes to the development of secondary diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Here you can read everything important about the causes, symptoms, dangers and treatment of hypertension! High blood…
Sciatica: symptoms, treatment, prognosis If it hurts from the back to the leg, it is usually due to sciatica. This colloquial term summarizes various complaints originating from the sciatic nerve. Medically correct, the phenomenon is called sciatica. The cause can be, for example, a herniated disc or an inflammation. Read more about the causes, symptoms…
Herniated disc: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment A slipped disc (disc prolapse, herniated disc) occurs most frequently in people between 30 and 50 years of age. Often it does not cause any complaints. But it can also cause severe back pain, sensory disturbances and even paralysis – in which case quick action is important. Read here everything…
Low blood pressure: limits, symptoms, causes Low blood pressure is actually only a symptom and not a disease or a condition, although it is often considered as such by people. We took the editorial decision to include it in this category, as people is searching for it within our “Conditions” category. Low blood pressure (arterial…
Heel Spur (Calcaneal Spur): treatment, symptoms, prognosis A heel spur (calcaneal spur) is a thorn-like bone outgrowth on the heel bone. It is caused by small tendon injuries that calcify. Reasons for such injuries are usually incorrect and overloaded loads. With a heel spur, walking or standing can be very painful. Here you can read…
Acute Bronchitis: symptoms, treatment, dangers Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchi. It is usually triggered by viruses and heals by itself within a few days. Bronchitis can also cause complications. Read it now: What symptoms does bronchitis cause? What to do about the complaints? What helps with bronchitis with complications?…
Gout: Triggers, symptoms, treatment Gout is a metabolic disorder that causes painful inflammation in the joints. The cause is too much uric acid in the blood, which is deposited in crystal form in the joint skin. However, the uric acid level can be controlled by a consistent change in diet and other lifestyle factors. Read…
Mononucleosis – Glandular fever: symptoms, infection, course Pfeiffer’s glandular fever (mononucleosis) is a viral disease with which almost everyone is infected in the course of life. It is usually transmitted via saliva and is therefore also called kissing disease. However, the disease often does not break out or goes unnoticed. If adults fall ill, the…
Scabies: Infection, symptoms, treatment Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by mites. The infection usually occurs through close skin contact with the diseased. The parasites and their excretions trigger an allergic reaction with rashes and severe itching. However, scabies can be treated very effectively. Read here the most important information about the infection, symptoms…
Hives (urticaria): symptoms, causes, treatment Hives (urticaria) (medical term: urticaria) is one of the most common skin diseases (Source). Typical symptoms are reddened skin and very itchy wheals (Source). Sometimes skin and mucous membranes swell (Source). Hives (urticaria) can be acute or chronic and can have a variety of triggers (Source). Read more about causes,…
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