Diseases

The doctor understands the DOOR syndrome as one of the rarest hereditary diseases in the world. So far, only 50 cases of the syndrome have been documented, which seem to have a genetic basis and an autosomal recessive inheritance. The treatment

The Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome is one of the mucopolysaccharidoses, which include various lysosomal storage diseases. The syndrome is due to a genetic mutation that results in insufficient enzyme activity and dermatitis sulfate deposits

Osteoonychodysplasia is a mutation-related malformation syndrome with predominant involvement of the limbs. In addition to skeletal abnormalities, kidney and eye involvement is common. The symptomatic treatment has above all the delay

Spinal injuries are also known as spinal trauma in medical terminology. Ligaments, nerves, spinal cord, intervertebral discs and muscles can be affected.

Bacterial infection is a disease caused by bacteria entering the human body. The skin, respiratory and digestive tracts are most commonly affected. When treating a bacterial infection

Trisomy 13, also known as Patau syndrome, is a rare genetic defect in which chromosome 13 occurs three times instead of the usual two. It leads to a multitude of different diseases and physical characteristics, most of which are already in the

The medical practitioner describes a cancer that is located in the ureter under a ureteral carcinoma. Sometimes ureteral cancer is also called ureteral cancer. In many cases, however, the tumor affects not only the ureter, but also the ureter

Renal pelvic carcinoma is a relatively rare tumor disease; just one percent of all tumors that form in the urogenital area affect the renal pelvis. The prognosis depends on the discovery of the tumor; operative methods

Multiple births, heavy lifting work or an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to pelvic floor weakness, which plays a decisive role in holding back urine and stool. Because the pelvic floor is a well-coordinated system

Diabetic nephropathy is damage to the supplying kidney vessels as a result of high blood sugar levels, which can lead to pronounced impairment of kidney function. Diabetic nephropathy is the most common in Germany

Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the large intestine slips out of the bottom section (rectum) out of the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract (anus). Usually surgery is needed to prevent a rectal prolapse

Hallux valgus (bunion) - one of the most common foot misalignments in western cultures. In the course of the disease, toe misalignment occurs; especially the big toe.

Acquired penile curvature (IPP) is a disease that usually results from violent sexual intercourse in which the penis is severely bent or kinked. This leads to the smallest injuries in the tissue, which harden over time

Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the large intestine slips out of the bottom section (rectum) out of the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract (anus). Usually surgery is needed to prevent a rectal prolapse

Li Fraumeni syndrome is a hereditary disease that leads to increased tumor formation at a young age. The tumors that develop are mostly malignant and can affect a wide variety of organs and body regions

The following explanations give an insight into the various causes, the diagnosis and the course of a bloated stomach (med .: meteorism). In addition, options for treating or preventing a bloated stomach are discussed.

Chondrosarcoma is a special form of malignant tumor disease. A malignant tumor is a malignant cellular form that belongs to the group of cancer diseases. This cancer occurs mainly in men and is a special one

All benign and malignant tumors that originate in the soft tissues of the human body are summarized under the generic term "soft tissue tumors". The soft tissue also includes connective tissue - a malignant tumor that has developed here

Leiomyosarcoma is a tumor that often goes undetected at first. However, early diagnosis can increase the chances of recovery.

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