Diseases

The fatigue fracture (fatigue fracture) is caused by overloading a bone and develops gradually. Symptoms are insidious and are often not perceived as signs of a break. A fatigue fracture takes several weeks or

Short stature, short stature or short stature are generally colloquial terms for microsomia. Initially, it is not an independent disease, but it can appear as a symptom of many different diseases. Out of her

Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) is an infectious disease that is triggered by TBE viruses. These, in turn, are mostly transmitted by ticks or wooden rams. Since around 5% of all ticks in Germany are infected with this virus, is

A house dust allergy or house dust mite allergy is my term for an allergic reaction to the excrement of house mites, which are mostly found in beds and mattresses. Typical allergic symptoms arise in the course of the allergy

Sports addiction or fitness addiction is a behavioral addiction that describes the addictive compulsion to do sports or fitness. So far, sport addiction is not officially considered an independent disease, although it is a psychological one

The splayfoot or pes transversoplanus is an avoidable spreading of the forefoot, which is often caused by overweight and incorrect footwear.

Hunter's disease belongs to the mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). It is inherited in an x-linked recessive manner and therefore almost only affects boys and men. The course of the disease in individual patients is different.

More and more people do not want to enter into a fixed and long-term relationship. When the first fall in love disappears and unpleasant characteristics of the partner come to light, many flee back into single existence. Attachment disorder is a typical characteristic

A whole range of health impairments, which predominantly occur in advanced age, are referred to both in the vernacular and in specialist scientific circles as diseases of old age.

Under the cat cry syndrome, also known as Cri-du-Chat syndrome, medical professionals understand a rare hereditary disease. In infants, this is expressed, among other things, by the typical cat-like screams that gave the disease its name.

One speaks of delusions or paranoia when a person perceives threats that are not real. Usually delusions occur in the context of a psychosis. The reason for this is a disturbed brain metabolism.

A roundworm infection can be favored by inadequate hygienic measures. Appropriate measures are important when controlling nematodes.

In most cases, the patient deliberately induces sleep medication poisoning. Early medical measures can save lives.

Almost everyone has experienced brief dropouts or stumbling of the heart. These so-called extrasystoles can occur for no apparent reason, but also in stressful situations. While they are mostly harmless and quickly disappear again

Hypocalcemia is the lack of calcium in the blood. Since calcium is important for a variety of body functions, deficiency can lead to bone, muscle, and nerve damage.

They are painful and annoying: blisters on your feet can turn a hike or a party night into pure agony. However, if you know the causes, you can avoid the formation of blisters on your feet.

Mosquito bites are usually just a nuisance in Germany. However, reports of severe allergic reactions have been increasing recently. In more southern climes, especially in South America and Africa, diseases can range from serious to fatal

Radiation sickness is a disease caused by high levels of radiation. Those affected suffer from various ailments and have to undergo lengthy treatment. The disease can only be prevented to a limited extent.

Pneumonitis is a lung disease that is often recognized very late. The triggers for this disease are not caused by infection. Several causes of pneumonitis can play together and also the result of others

The hand-foot syndrome occurs more frequently in the course of treatments with cytostatics. Patients' feet and hands become red, flaky and painful or have sensory disorders. Hand-foot syndrome becomes symptomatic with pain relievers