Brief overview What is skin cancer? Collective term for various malignant skin diseases. Every year in Germany more than 293,000 people are newly diagnosed with skin cancer. The most frequent is “white skin cancer”, followed by “black skin cancer”. Forms of skin cancer: White skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma and prickle cell carcinoma), black skin…
Polyneuropathy: short overview What is polyneuropathy? A group of diseases in which several or many peripheral nerves are damaged. These are the nerves outside the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Polyneuropathy is also called “peripheral polyneuropathy” or “peripheral neuropathy” (PNP). Symptoms: depending on which nerves are damaged Frequently, there is, for example, sensation…
Warts: description, treatment, infection Warts (verrucae) are benign growths of the skin caused by viruses. Children in particular often have a wart on their finger or other parts of their hand – even in plural. Warts on the face and feet are also common. Read all the important information on the topic: How do warts…
COPD: Brief overview Main cause: smoking (chronic smoker’s cough) Typical symptoms: Shortness of breath, coughing, sputum Complications: frequent infections of the bronchial tubes and pneumonia, cor pulmonale, emphysema Important research: Lung function test, blood gas analysis, X-ray examination of the chest (X-ray thorax) Treatment options: Depending on the COPD stage stop smoking, medication, sports, respiratory…
Brief overview What is the hand-foot-and-mouth disease? A highly contagious viral disease that occurs mainly in (young) children and people with immune deficiency. It is sometimes also called “false mouth and claw disease” or “hand-foot-mouth exanthema”. Infection: via droplet infection or smear infection Symptoms: First flu-like symptoms, then red spots and blisters on hands, feet…
Proven for generations Even in the times before the discovery of antibiotics, people knew effective tips against the symptoms of cystitis. Household remedies such as kidney and bladder teas, for example, make use of active plant ingredients that have been known for centuries. There are also other measures that support the healing process in the…
Pancreatitis: symptoms, causes, therapy An inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) can be acute or chronic. The acute inflammation is triggered by gallstones in most patients. It causes the gland to “digest itself”, so to speak. The typical symptom of acute pancreatitis is belt-shaped upper abdominal pain radiating into the back. Read more about symptoms, causes,…
Skin fungus: symptoms, recognize signs, treatment Skin fungus (dermatomycosis) is a fungal infection of the skin or its appendages (hair, nails). Which symptoms occur in which part of the body depends on the pathogen in question. Skin fungus is usually treated with so-called antimycotics (antifungal agents). Home remedies such as vinegar or essential oils can…
Psoriasis: cause, treatment and symptoms Psoriasis is an inflammatory, non-infectious skin disease. The predisposition for this is inherited. Typical are sharply defined red spots covered with silvery scales and severe itching. Psoriasis runs in phases. It is not yet curable, but often well treatable. Read here what causes psoriasis, how it manifests itself and what…
Inguinal hernia: symptoms, causes, treatment An inguinal hernia (hernia inguinalis) occurs when layers of the abdominal wall break through the inguinal channel. A typical symptom is a palpable swelling, similar to a bump, which can often be pushed away inwards. Pain can also occur, which increases under stress. In most cases the patients are male….
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