Diseases

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a brain disease caused by prions. This changes the protein structure of the brain, which subsequently changes to a kind of holey sponge. The signs of a Creutzfeldt

The plexus papilloma is a rare benign brain tumor that originates from the plexus (plexus choroideus) surrounding the cerebral ventricles. Plexus papillomas mainly affect toddlers and children under the age of 12. Untreated tumors can

Most people are familiar with acne as a skin disease that leads to more or less severe visual impairment of the skin. For this reason, especially many young people of puberty fear a so-called

In the case of blood poisoning or sepsis, an infection occurs that spreads throughout the body via the blood or blood vessels and can thus permanently damage other internal organs. Medical treatment is urgent in the case of blood poisoning

Eczema or dermatitis is a skin disease that can take various forms. Typical signs are flaking, oozing, blistering and crusting of the skin. The most common causes are allergic reactions to certain

For many, it is simply part of puberty: acne vulgaris. Even if it is unavoidable in most cases, there are ways to significantly mitigate its course.

Borreliosis or Lyme borreliosis is an infectious disease that is mainly transmitted by ticks or wood ticks and is triggered in humans. The causative bacteria are the so-called Borrelia.

Akrodermatitis chronica atrophicans Herxheimer is a disease of the skin. In the majority of cases, the disease is chronic and, due to its typical symptoms, fulfills the dermatological model of the final stage

People who enjoy being outdoors or who have a pet who walks outdoors a lot can get a tick bite. Tick ​​bites are painful and can cause serious and long-lasting health problems

Atrophy is a reduction in the size of a tissue or organ. The cells in the affected area lose volume and mass. This can have both physiological and pathological causes.

According to leading medical professionals, the tick is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. A tick can transmit its pathogens to the human organism with a single bite. According to recent studies, get sick

Erythromelalgia is a rarely occurring circulatory disorder that is accompanied by recurrent attacks of painful swellings in the legs, feet, arms and / or hands. Men and women alike can be affected by erythromelalgia

In any case, pathological changes in the skin usually result in those affected suffering psychologically and having to experience a significant impairment of their quality of life. Nevertheless, the options of treatments are also available for scleroderma

Circumscribed scleroderma or morphaea is an inflammation-related skin disease that can probably be traced back to a malfunctioning immune system and that usually affects more women than men. Since the

Gout or hyperuricemia is a known metabolic disorder. This leads to an increase and concentration of uric acid in the blood, which in its effect mainly leads to severe joint inflammation and joint pain. One distinguishes

Erysipelas is a skin disease caused by bacteria (A-streptococci or ß-hemolytic streptococci). This leads to typical inflammation of the skin and very visible reddening of the skin. A wound rose usually occurs on the leg

In achlorhydria, the gastric juice of the patient carries too little or no hydrochloric acid at all. As a consequence, the absorption of substances such as iron is disturbed and pernicious anemia occurs. Treatment consists of dietary steps

Eczema or dermatitis is a skin disease that can take various forms. Typical signs are flaking, oozing, blistering and crusting of the skin. The most common causes are allergic reactions to certain

Heavy metal poisoning can be caused by various metals and can be characterized by an acute or a chronic course.

The general, acute or chronic vitamin deficiency - medically also called hypovitaminosis - is a deficiency condition that can result in numerous diseases. A vitamin deficiency that can be treated well by oral administration of