What helps against sunburn? Tips and household remedies The question “What helps against sunburn” always comes up if you have not applied enough sunscreen or not at all when swimming or sunbathing. In mild cases of sunburn, self-treatment is sufficient, for example with quark toppings. In severe cases, medical and often also inpatient help is…
HPV: causes, secondary diseases, symptoms, treatment The abbreviation HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. The pathogen causes venereal diseases and can manifest itself through warts on the skin and genital area. Most HPV infections heal unnoticed, but malignant tumours can still develop long after infection. Both men and women can be infected with HPV. Read more…
Arthrosis (joint degeneration): causes, symptoms, treatment Arthrosis is a painful joint disease. It occurs when the joint cartilage is irreparably damaged. With conservative therapies or surgery, the symptoms of joint wear and tear can be significantly reduced. Read more about the topic: What is arthrosis? What complaints do you experience? What to do against arthrosis?…
Erysipelas: causes, signs, complications Erysipelas is a localized inflammatory disease of the skin. It often occurs on the lower legs, but can occur anywhere on the body. In most cases bacteria use small injuries of the skin to penetrate into deeper skin layers. If erysipelas is detected early and treated effectively, erysipelas is easily controlled….
Whooping cough: symptoms, infection, treatment Whooping cough (pertussis) is an acute infection of the upper airways. Typical symptoms are convulsive coughing fits and a wheezing sound of breathing during the subsequent air intake. Whooping cough can affect children and adults alike, but it manifests itself somewhat differently. Read here how contagious whooping cough is, how…
Crohn’s disease: causes, symptoms, treatment, nutrition Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the bowel, which usually occurs in phases. Typical symptoms are abdominal pain and severe diarrhoea. Crohn’s disease cannot be cured so far. However, the symptoms can be favourably influenced by medication and an appropriate lifestyle. Read here what Crohn’s disease is, what…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): symptoms, prognosis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system. The patients suffer from progressive muscle paralysis. They are dependent on a wheelchair at an early age, later they also have difficulties swallowing, speaking or breathing. In many cases ALS leads to death within a…
Anal thrombosis: Causes, prevention, treatment Anal thrombosis (anal venous thrombosis) is a painful swelling in the anal region caused by a venous blood clot. The differentiation from haemorrhoids is often not easy. Unlike haemorrhoids, anal thromboses are very painful and do not “fall” (prolapse) out of the anal canal. Here you can read everything important…
Corns (Clavus): causes, treatment, prevention A corn is a local cornification of the skin. It is caused by a permanently excessive pressure load or friction, such as that caused by shoes that are too tight. A corneal cone reaching deep into the skin can cause severe pain. Read all about the causes, treatment and prognosis…
Athlete’s foot: symptoms, infection, therapy Itching and scaling on the feet are possible symptoms of athlete’s foot (tinea pedis or tinea pedum). This skin fungus disease of the feet is very contagious, but can be treated well. Without therapy, however, it can become chronic. Read more about the topic: What symptoms does athlete’s foot cause?…
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