Quincke’s edema, also known in technical terms as angioedema, usually refers to painful swelling of the skin that occurs suddenly. The face is particularly frequently affected, especially the tongue, throat, eyelids and lips. The swellings usually occur repeatedly and can…
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Crush wounds can have many “faces” and are unfortunately quite common. They are usually noticeable through pain and bluish-red discoloration and swelling of the skin. Under certain circumstances, however, a bruise can also be open and therefore even bleed and…
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Pulmonary edema is a special form of edema. I understand edema to mean a pathological accumulation of water in the tissue. In the case of pulmonary edema, there is therefore more fluid in the lung tissue or in the lungs…
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For years, the midlife crisis was considered a myth; today we know that it actually exists and that men between the ages of 40 and 55 are particularly affected. The mid-life crisis, also known as a climacteric virile or andropause,…
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Insulin resistance is a disorder in glucose metabolism. The pancreas has to produce more insulin because the cells absorb it more poorly and they are “resistant”, so to speak. What is insulin resistance? The main cause of insulin resistance is a…
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Medicine understands the Kasabach-Merritt syndrome as a vascular tumor disease that is associated with a platelet-consuming coagulation disorder and thrombocytopenia. The treatment of the disease has so far been experimental. Interferons and corticosteroids have shown promise in many cases. What is Kasabach-Merritt…
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Craniomandibular dysfunction is a malfunction of the jaw. These are manifested by different symptoms. What is craniomandibular dysfunction? The cause of a craniomandibular dysfunction is usually a misalignment between the human lower jaw (mandible) and the skull (cranium). See AbbreviationFinder for…
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L5 syndrome is caused by irritation or compression of the L5 nerve root due to various causes. The result is pain, sensory disturbances or paresis. Rapid diagnosis followed by conservative or surgical treatment is essential to avoid worsening of the…
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Many people suffer from osteoarthritis of the kneecap as they age. It is a progressive process in which the articular cartilage behind the kneecap is damaged and then broken down. The impairments caused by this can be considerable, especially if…
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In principle, hypertrophy can occur in all organs of the human body. However, this phenomenon does not always have to be visible externally if internal organs are affected. What is hypertrophy? The causes of hyperplasia are known to be increased…
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According to abbreviationfinder, CSD stands for congenital spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Congenital spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia means roughly “congenital malformation of the long bones and vertebral bodies” and describes a form of dwarfism that is genetically determined. Other synonyms for congenital spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia are SEDC…
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According to abbreviationfinder, PA stands for pituitary adenoma. If the origin of the pituitary tumor is in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, it is called a pituitary adenoma. The reason why such a tumor develops is unclear. However, the…
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According to abbreviationfinder, Hypoxemia is a term for low levels of oxygen in the blood. Various lung diseases can result in hypoxemia. What is hypoxemia? In hypoxemia, the oxygen content in the arterial blood is reduced. The term hypoxemia is…
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The hard or soft corn or crow’s eye is a preventable foot ailment. Shoes that are too tight, constant friction or chronic pressure cause it. One could describe the corn as a widespread disease. But it is not actually a…
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Horner ‘s syndrome is a specific nerve damage that affects various eye muscles. The disease consists of a three-part symptom complex (a so-called symptom triad): This symptom triad includes a drooping upper eyelid, a clear constriction of the pupil and…
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As a testicular cancer, a malignant tumor or cancer is referred to, which can occur in the testis of a man of the germ cells. Clear causes that lead to testicular cancer have not yet been scientifically proven. Testicular cancer…
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According to abbreviationfinder.org, granulosa cell tumors are tumors of the ovary (ovary). These are usually slow-growing tumors with a low level of malignancy. Although there is a juvenile and an adult form of the disease, the average age at onset…
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A brain abscess or brain abscess is a collection of pus in the brain. The cause is a limited and locally fixed infection in the brain. Without antibiotic therapy, the death rate from brain abscess would be very high. What is…
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Hepatitis D, which belongs to the group of liver diseases, is basically a notifiable, harmful disease caused by an infection. Hepatitis D is of great epidemiological importance. Specific microorganisms can trigger hepatitis D. What is hepatitis D? According to AbbreviationFinder.org,…
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A urethral stricture or narrowing of the urethra is a narrowing of the urethra (urethra) that can be congenital or acquired and is usually treated with surgery. True urethral strictures mainly affect men. What is a urethral stricture? A congenital…
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The dermatologist understands the term erythema to be reddening of the skin caused by increased blood flow to the affected area of the body. The causes are varied and must be clearly identified in order to be able to initiate…
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The noise hypersensitivity (medical technical term: hyperacusis) is a very unpleasant acoustic disorder feel when the person sounds normal volume very loud and difficult bearable. In the following, the disorder is to be described in more detail, as well as…
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Frailty or old age is the age-related exhaustion and reduced performance that can be viewed as natural. The frailty is pathological when it increases to so-called frailty syndrome. This is characterized by an increased susceptibility to infections compared to peers,…
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According to abbreviationfinder.org, the drug psychosis is a form of psychosis that is triggered by various mind-altering substances. A distinction is made between the specific form of psychosis according to its cause, for example alcohol, LSD or cocaine, with specific…
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According to abbreviationfinder, DM2 stands for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often caused by being overweight. The disease can often be controlled through consistent behavioral measures. What is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a…
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In this country, people like to consume a lot of coffee. In everyday office life in particular, this wake-up call is indispensable. But it is not just excessive consumption of coffee that leads to addiction, known as caffeinism, other caffeinated…
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According to abbreviationfinder.org, dementia is a disease in which mental abilities, such as memory and the ability to think, decrease sharply. This also leads to motor problems, disorientation, language disorders and a change in personality. Those affected can no longer…
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A cholestasis, cholestasis, biliary obstruction or cholestasis is a pathological disorder of the conveyance routes of bile. There is a build-up of toxins in the body, which were formed by the liver and have to be excreted through the intestine….
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As Caroli’s disease is a rare disease called biliary tract. The affected people often suffer from inflammation and gallstones in the bile ducts. What is Caroli’s disease? Caroli’s disease is a very rare biliary tract disease that is already congenital….
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The Bethlem myopathy is a very rare genetic disease associated with muscle weakness and wasting, but also functional and restricted movement of the joints. What is Bethlem Myopathy? Bethlem myopathy was first described in 1976 by scientists J. Bethlem and…
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