Diseases and conditions 2024, November
Fanconi syndrome is a severe congenital disease associated with metabolic disorders. You can learn about how this pathology manifests itself and what doctors are doing to improve the patient's condition from this article
Dressler's syndrome, or postinfarction syndrome, most often occurs a few weeks after a patient's myocardial infarction. According to statistics, no more than six percent of patients who have had a myocardial infarction suffer from this disease in its usual form. If we take into account a variety of asymptomatic and atypical forms of pathology, then the statistical probability of developing the disease will reach 22 percent
Currently, diseases of the female reproductive system associated with the formation of cysts are quite common. Often women simply underestimate the importance of these pathologies and are in no hurry with treatment. The situation is aggravated by the fact that a large proportion of doctors believe that if a cyst does not manifest itself as a painful symptom, then it does not need to be treated. However, this is not at all the case
Today, parasitic diseases are becoming more and more common. Often a person is diagnosed with pubic pediculosis, which is a parasitic skin disease that is provoked by one of the types of lice
There are diseases that are very difficult to detect in the early stages, these include chronic renal failure, which is briefly called CRF. We'll talk about her today
Today it is difficult to find a person who does not know what osteochondrosis is. Unfortunately, the disease has recently become much younger
In the event that when a person coughs up sputum with blood, this may indicate damage to the bronchi or lung tissue. Normally, there should be no blood. When hemoptysis bothers you for a long time, you need to see a doctor. The cause may be tuberculosis infection or the presence of neoplasms. These symptoms are predominantly seen in adults
According to experts, when diagnosing Gilbert's syndrome, there is no danger to the he alth of the patient himself and at the same time the need for special therapy. Let's take a closer look at the main symptoms and treatments for the disease
The symptoms of cystitis depend on the form of the disease, which means inflammation of the bladder. Basically, patients complain of frequent and very painful urination. What causes cystitis? How to distinguish it from other diseases that have the same symptoms? How to treat cystitis at home?
Hepatic coma is the most severe stage of encephalopathy associated with cirrhosis of the liver. It is characterized by a severe neurophysiological syndrome that occurs in a person suffering from liver failure. In addition, this condition is accompanied by depression of the nervous system. As practice shows, this condition occurs in people as a result of severe intoxication
Decompensated cirrhosis of the liver is an irreversible stage of cirrhosis, which leads to irreparable consequences. At this stage, the tissues of the organ are destroyed, being replaced by scar compounds. The pathological process affects almost the entire liver, which is the cause of its deformation and reduction in size
Some problems at the genetic level provoke a violation of bilirubin metabolism. Because of this, pigmentary hepatosis can occur. Such diseases are considered quite dangerous. This is due to the fact that the patient has jaundice, but there are no problems with the liver of a viral, infectious type
The liver fluke is a parasitic worm belonging to the class of digenetic flukes (trematodes). Infection is possible through consumption of infected freshwater fish, either raw or undercooked. The parasite can also live on aquatic plants, such as some types of watercress, also eaten
Many do not even suspect why papillomas appear and how to deal with them. In this article, we will talk about the causes of their occurrence and methods of treatment
Sarcoma literally from the Greek "sarcos" means "meat". It unites an extensive group of malignant tumors. A distinctive feature of sarcoma is its non-epithelial origin. The disease is formed from derivatives of the mesoderm - connective cells
Agree that the picture when an elderly person walks holding a stick will not surprise anyone. But sometimes there are aching pains in the knees in very young people. How to determine their cause and make an accurate diagnosis? Is a complete cure possible without complications and consequences? This and much more will be discussed in the article
Types of dystrophies - a field of study of biology and medicine. Pathological processes are associated with improper metabolism at the cellular level, which leads to a violation of the integrity of organic structures. In tissues, cells, chemical compounds are generated that are not inherent in these localizations
Withdrawal syndrome affects people who are characterized by alcohol addiction. This phenomenon occurs as a result of the abolition of alcoholic beverages. The symptoms of this syndrome are very similar to the usual hangover. About how the withdrawal syndrome manifests itself, about its treatment at home, we will tell in our article
Rosacea on the face is a chronic dermatosis of the skin of a non-infectious nature. This pathological process proceeds in stages, and is much more common in people aged 40 and predominantly in women. In men, it appears less frequently, however, it has more pronounced characteristics
The valve apparatus of our heart performs the most important function of ensuring proper blood circulation. Each valve of the heart (and there are four of them), synchronously opening and closing, prevents the movement of blood flow in the opposite direction. What ensures perfect coherence and jewelry accuracy of the work of the entire mechanism of the central organ of the human body
Automation of the heart is a rhythmic contraction of an organ under the influence of impulses that arise in it without the influence of stimuli from the outside. Automation is inherent in the whole organ and individual parts, but not in the heart muscle. There is evidence of this phenomenon - rhythmic contractions of the organ of animals and humans, isolated from everything and taken out of the body
Exudative exudative pericarditis is a disease characterized by inflammation in the membrane lining the inner surface of the pericardial sac. By the nature of the course, effusion pericarditis can be acute or chronic
Ischemic heart disease is a pathological condition caused by a lack of nutrition of the heart muscle due to narrowing of the lumen of the coronary vessels or their spasm. It combines several diagnoses, such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, cardiosclerosis, sudden coronary death and others
Human papillomavirus (HPV) manifests itself in the form of characteristic changes in tissue growth. It is one of the main causes of diseases of the skin and lesions of the mucous membranes. There are more than 100 types of this virus
During the ultrasound, the doctor may detect free fluid in the pelvis. The presence of watery formations in the small pelvis is not always considered the norm, so the doctor conducts an examination before prescribing treatment
Speaking of a violation of pressure, they often mean its increase. But people often complain of low blood pressure, or hypotension. This disease mainly affects the female sex
Children's skin diseases occur at any age. Depending on their nature, skin diseases are divided into several types
Schmorl's hernia has a second name - Schmorl's cartilaginous nodes. Unlike intervertebral hernia, Schmorl's hernia does not fall out of the spinal canal, therefore it is not a dangerous disease. Only the consequences that a hernia can cause if the load is not distributed correctly are dangerous
How are asthmatic cough attacks different? What should be the treatment? What is bronchial asthma? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in this article
From the very childhood, people are accustomed to independently control their own body, its movements, head turns, functions of the legs and arms, the movement of fingers. However, there are situations when the body begins to make independent movements, in which involuntary muscle contraction appears, resembling spasms in appearance
Gaucher disease is a hereditary disease in which lipid metabolism is disturbed in the body. This disease is one of the most common among those characterized by lysosomal accumulations associated with the complete absence or deficiency of lysosomal enzymes
Cough is a symptom of many ailments of the respiratory system. This is the natural defense of the body. Minor coughing several times a day is normal. But sometimes people are tormented by dust bronchitis. Its causes and treatment are described in the article
Tonsillitis (treatment at home will be presented below) is especially common among young children. However, in some cases, such inflammation of the palatine tonsils also occurs in adults
Demographic urticaria is considered one of the most common pathologies, which is diagnosed in 5% of the world's population. The disease makes itself felt by the appearance of a rash on the skin. At the same time, itching, characteristic of other forms of the disease, is absent or mild. From our article you will learn the main causes of the disorder, as well as the methods of its treatment offered by modern medicine
The birth of a baby is considered a real holiday in every family. However, being a parent is not easy. After all, the growth and development of the baby can be accompanied by a large number of obstacles. Many parents simply start to panic when they see that the child has red spots on the body. Such phenomena are considered quite common, so you should not worry too much. The first thing you need to do is seek help from a pediatrician
Mastocytosis in children is a harmless disease, but can create many problems if you do not visit a doctor in time. Be sure to consult a dermatologist if you find spots on the skin of a child. He will diagnose and, if necessary, send to his other colleagues. In no case do not start treatment on your own. After all, you do not know exactly what factors contributed to the appearance of a rash
What is a bleach allergy? How does an allergy to chlorine manifest itself? The main signs of allergy to chlorine-containing substances. How to treat an allergy to bleach and when should you visit a doctor?
The article deals with such a common problem as cold dermatitis. Effective methods of treatment and prevention of this disease are also discussed
Staphylococci are those microorganisms that are widely distributed in nature. They live in the air, water, on the skin, as well as inside the body of humans and animals
Every mother cares about the he alth of her child. Therefore, it is so important for her to carefully monitor the baby in order to detect the primary symptoms of possible pathologies and start treating them in time. It is quite rare, but it is considered a dangerous condition for a child - congenital lactose intolerance, when the baby cannot absorb mother's milk. Children with a similar disease need special dietary nutrition