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?…
Lymphoma – Lymph gland cancer: forms, signs, treatment Lymph gland cancer (malignant lymphoma) is a malignant disease of the lymphatic system. Typical symptoms are painlessly swollen lymph nodes, as well as fever, weight loss and night sweats. Lymph gland cancer can occur at any age. Men are affected by lymph gland cancer slightly more frequently…
Laryngitis – what’s behind it Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx and vocal chords. This often happens in the case of a respiratory infection – such as a cold – or when the larynx becomes very irritated. The main symptom of laryngitis is hoarseness. It can last for several weeks – then it becomes…
Muscle strain: symptoms, therapy, healing time This text complies with the requirements of medical literature, medical guidelines and current studies and has been reviewed by medical experts. A muscle strain is the result of overstretching the muscle. The cause is often a sudden overload. In principle you can pull any skeletal muscle. Muscle strain particularly…
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