Ovarian cyst: causes, treatment, prognosis A cyst on the ovary (ovarian cyst) is a cavity on the ovaries that is partially filled with fluid or tissue. An ovarian cyst is either congenital or develops under certain conditions. Most ovarian cysts do not cause any discomfort and regress on their own. Here you can read all…
Herpes: risk of infection, symptoms, duration Herpes is a widespread infectious disease caused by viruses. Once infected, the virus remains unnoticed in the body for a lifetime. However, if the immune system is weakened, it can break out again and cause the typical herpes blisters. Read more about symptoms, diagnostics and therapy of herpes here….
Multiple sclerosis (MS): causes, symptoms, therapy, prognosis Multiple sclerosis (MS, Encephalomyelitis disseminata) is a chronic inflammation of the nervous system. This destroys nerve structures, which results in a wide range of symptoms. There is no cure for the disease, but its progression can be alleviated with medication. Read more about the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis,…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): symptoms, causes, treatment An irritable bowel is based on a functional disorder of the intestine. Typical symptoms are abdominal pain, flatulence and diarrhoea or constipation. They often intensify under stress. The disease can be very stressful, but it is not dangerous. For a reliable diagnosis, the doctor must exclude other possible…
Genital warts: appearance, infection, course Genital warts (pointed condylomas, condylomata acuminata) are benign skin growths in the genital area. They are among the most common venereal diseases. Genital warts are caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). After infection with the viruses, it takes four weeks to eight months for the first warts…
Colon cancer: symptoms, warning signs, therapy, prognosis Colon cancer (colorectal carcinoma) is a malignant tumor of the colon or rectum. It usually develops from benign intestinal polyps. So far, the only cure for colorectal cancer is surgery. Other methods such as chemo- or radiotherapy often support the treatment. Here you can read all the important…
Plantar warts: Recognizing and treating warts on the foot Plantar warts (Verrucae plantares) are warts on the sole of the foot, heel or between the toes. They are very painful and can even make walking impossible. From the outside they look quite small, but they usually reach deep into the subcutis. Here you can read…
Intestinal obstruction: causes, warning signs, symptoms, treatment In the case of an intestinal obstruction (medical ileus) the intestine actually closes up. Food remains can hardly or not at all get through. This can have various reasons, but is always an emergency that must be treated immediately in hospital! Common warning signs of intestinal obstruction are…
Leukemia (blood cancer): symptoms, causes, treatment The term leukaemia refers to various cancers of the blood-forming system (“blood cancer”). What they all have in common is that degenerated white blood cells (leukocytes) multiply uncontrolled. The name already indicates this: “Leukemia” means “white blood”. Read more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prognosis of leukemia here!…
Myocarditis (Heart muscle inflammation): symptoms, triggers, risks Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) is a serious disease. It often develops as a result of flu-like infections. Their symptoms are often barely noticeable, which makes a quick diagnosis difficult. In severe cases, myocarditis can trigger cardiac insufficiency or severe cardiac arrhythmia. Then there is even the…
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