Stroke: symptoms and warning signs Common stroke symptoms are acute weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, speech difficulties, visual disturbances and dizziness or even unconsciousness. In individual cases, however, the signs of stroke can vary. They depend on which region of the brain is affected by the stroke and how severely. Find…
Balanitis (inflammation of the glans): causes, therapy, signs Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans penis, the tip of the penis. In the vast majority of cases it also affects the foreskin and is then called balanoposthitis. Those affected usually notice a distinct, painful redness or change in the glans. Balanitis can have infectious and…
Ingrown toenail: causes, treatment, prognosis An ingrown toenail (Unguis incarnatus) usually affects the big toe. The ingrown toenail presses itself into the nail bed and causes pain or inflammation. Possible causes are, for example, shoes that are too tight or incorrect nail cutting. Read more about the causes and symptoms and what treatment options are…
Heart failure: causes, symptoms, treatment In heart failure (weakness of the heart muscle, cardiac insufficiency, myocardial insufficiency) the heart is no longer able to supply the body with sufficient blood and thus oxygen. The disease is one of the most frequent causes of death. Read everything you need to know about: What is heart failure?…
Natural Remedies For High Blood Pressure High blood pressure can be reduced not only with medication. General measures such as regular exercise, the right diet and the reduction of overweight can also reduce high blood pressure. Read here all the important answers to the question “What to do against high blood pressure – apart from…
Lupus erythematosus: Causes, forms, therapy Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease. The immune system mistakenly regards the body’s own cell structures as foreign and attacks them. There are three main forms of lupus erythematosus depending on the organs affected. The disease occurs mainly in young adulthood. Women are much more likely to develop lupus erythematosus than…
Fatty liver: Recognizing symptoms Fatty liver symptoms are often unspecific. Some affected persons feel a feeling of pressure in the right upper abdomen or suffer from a feeling of fullness. However, patients often have no fatty liver symptoms at all. Only as the disease progresses do symptoms appear. Since the disease can have serious consequences,…
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?…
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