Diseases and conditions 2024, October

Graefe's syndrome (Grefe-Usher's syndrome) is a pigmented dystrophy, combined with hearing loss of varying severity, up to complete deafness

How to get back the missing voice and prevent it from being lost. Reasons for losing voice How to treat a sore throat and a cold

Sinusitis in children is a rather unpleasant and dangerous disease. It is necessary to take timely measures for its treatment, because otherwise complications in the form of meningitis are possible

"Is it possible to die from anemia?" the answer is simple: “Yes, you can,” if you do not consult a doctor. The first signs of the disease become noticeable only at the second or third stage of development. Anemia is most commonly diagnosed in women and children

The article will tell you what postmyocardial cardiosclerosis is: where it comes from, how it manifests itself, how it is treated and what it leads to

The arteries and veins of the legs promote blood circulation. With damage to the arteries, a person begins to limp, pain in the calves is felt, since a large supply of blood is needed. With pathological narrowing of the arteries, the blood flow becomes weak. The patient is constantly looking for opportunities to sit down to rest

Encephalopathy is a non-localized disease of the brain. It is expressed by the death of nerve cells due to circulatory arrest, oxygen starvation and disease

Menisci are cartilaginous discs that connect the femur to the tibia. They act as shock absorbers and keep the knee joint stable. In some sports, such as football and hockey, a torn meniscus is one of the most common injuries. However, you can get it without doing sports, such as kneeling, squatting or lifting something heavy. The risk of injury increases with age as the bones and tissues around the knee wear down

In the article, consider the severity of the concussion injury. This disease is one of the types of closed craniocerebral injury. This is mainly an easily reversible defect in the functions of the brain, which occurs due to a blow, bruise or sudden movement of the head. It is accepted that because of this, interneuronal connections are temporarily disrupted

Women carefully monitor their appearance. But often the following problem arises - the forehead is peeling off. There are many reasons why this happens. This problem needs to be de alt with somehow. This article will talk about the reasons why peeling occurs. It will also give an explanation of what to do with flaky skin

First of all, you need to understand that when your hands itch, this can be one of the symptoms of a serious illness. Although this is not always the case, sometimes itchy hands are simply an allergic reaction to detergent, cold water, or some product. But in any case, when pimples on the hands itch, it irritates the nervous system and deprives a person of sleep. So you need to deal with this - on your own or better with the help of a specialist

Changes in the condition of the oral mucosa cause discomfort. They may be associated with various ailments. A common occurrence is a bubble in the mouth on the mucosa. The causes and methods of treating such formations are described in the article

Taylor's deformity or "tailor's foot" - what is this disease and why is it called that. Possible causes of the development of pathology. Symptoms that give reason to suspect the presence of a deformity on the fifth toe. Diagnosis, conservative treatment and surgery

What does a blood test show with pneumonia? Diagnosis and treatment, causes of the disease. Features of the course of the disease in children and adults

The symptoms that characterize the neurosis-like syndrome are very extensive and varied. In adults, this condition is manifested by sharp mood swings. The main manifestations of pathology in children are tearfulness and aggression, nightmares, numerous phobias

Many are haunted by the fear of getting sick, the intensity of this fear can vary from reasonable to hypertrophied, seriously impairing the quality of life and interfering with normal socialization. How to get rid of this phobia in order to regain a normal perception of life and the world around us?

Ethanol poisoning is one of the common pathological conditions. The intoxication syndrome caused by alcohol is known to many. Therefore, you need to know how to help a person with alcohol poisoning

The term "epilepsy" refers to a chronic disease of the brain, which is characterized by disordered bursts of activity of its cells. In children, this disease occurs more often than in adults. In most cases, it manifests itself in the form of convulsive seizures

The problem of autism in adults and children is still not fully understood. Therefore, it is difficult to talk about the effectiveness of treatment methods. However, in practice, several cases were recorded when patients managed to stop the development of pathology

Every doctor knows what the signs of inflammation of the pancreas are. To make a diagnosis of pancreatitis, a physical examination, laboratory and instrumental diagnostics are performed. In order not to provoke an exacerbation of the disease, you should constantly adhere to a special diet

The operation on the pancreas is one of the most difficult. In the article you can find information about the cases in which surgical intervention is performed, and you can get acquainted with the consequences of this procedure. In addition, there is information about the diet you will need after surgery

When dermatitis occurs, accompanied by skin itching, the he alth of an adult or a child deteriorates sharply. Constant anxiety and reddened skin cause discomfort in the sick person and the people around him. For treatment, you will need to consult an allergist or dermatologist, but you need to know what dermatitis is and how to treat this pathology at home

Inflammation in the bladder is called cystitis, which can develop in both adults and children. The cause of the development of the disease may be infections or other provoking factors. The disease is treated depending on the type, as well as the cause. Consider the features of the diagnosis of cystitis, how the disease proceeds in adults and children, how it is treated and what preventive measures exist

Judging by some reviews, a considerable number of people who are suffering from this disease need treatment for tonsillitis. At the same time, some recommend agreeing to an operation to remove them, while others are overcome by vague doubts and there is a good reason for this. The fact is that the tonsils act as protective gates that do not let various pathogenic microorganisms into the body. And if the immune system is he althy, then the gates cope with this task with a bang

Laryngospasm is a pathological process that is characterized by an unexpected contraction of the laryngeal muscles. This contraction is unconscious. Often, laryngospasm in adults can occur simultaneously with tracheospasm. This condition is accompanied by a simultaneous contraction of the smooth muscles of the trachea. Attacks of this type are very dangerous, people panic

In the article, we will consider the causes and treatment of wen on the body and face. Wen are neoplasms under the skin, for which the term "lipoma" is used in the medical field, that is, a tumor of adipose tissue. It is very important to note that despite the fact that wen are among the tumors, they do not pose a serious danger to humans and are benign neoplasms

Swelling of the abdomen, also known as abdominal dropsy or ascites, can accompany the course of the most extensive list of diseases in the field of gynecology, lymphology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, cardiology, oncology, endocrinology, urology. The accumulation of peritoneal fluid in this pathology is characterized by an increase in pressure inside the peritoneum, pushing the diaphragmatic dome into the chest cavity

Many patients who seek help at the trauma center complain of neck strain. This injury is very common and affects the cervical ligaments and muscles, manifested by the occurrence of severe pain

The first question that worries the patient after surgery to remove the gallbladder is how to live on, what can and cannot be done during rehabilitation. For such patients, after the operation, the recovery period begins, and you need to prepare for the fact that life after the removal of this organ will pass according to new rules

Appendicitis can take everyone by surprise. Appendicitis syndromes (manifestations) are similar to many other diseases. By the way, this is one of the few diseases that are still diagnosed mainly only by the clinical picture. The only exception is laparoscopy - a minimally invasive examination method, for which good reasons are required

Chronic laryngitis: what is dangerous, how to treat, where does it come from? What is the feature of the disease? What types of pathology are known to medicine? Where does the chronic form of the disease come from? Why do children get sick? How to protect yourself from chronic laryngitis?

Why does pain in the lower abdomen radiate to the leg? What diseases can cause such unpleasant symptoms? How to diagnose and treat them? We will present the answers to all these questions in the materials of the article under consideration

The heart is the central and most important organ of human life. Therefore, it should be treated with special trepidation. If you are caught by such an unpleasant pathology as a violation of intraventricular conduction, take urgent measures

Renal tuberculosis occurs when an organ is infected with mycobacteria. The causative agent belongs to the group of anaerobic, is transmitted with blood, spreads through the body with the flow of lymph. When infected with mycobacteria, a person does not always develop renal tuberculosis. The disease is observed if several significant factors simultaneously influence

Treatment of diarrhea depends on what caused it. The disease is caused by pathogenic microorganisms and toxins present in stale food. In any case, the first sign of diarrhea is loose stools, it occurs as a result of a violation of water-s alt metabolism in the intestine

Injuries or accidents often cause external bleeding. To help a person, you need to have some skills and knowledge, this can save the life of the victim

Everyone can find a rash on their stomach. This is a very unpleasant phenomenon that causes a lot of physical inconvenience, in addition to changing the appearance of the body. Trying to determine the causes of this disease, people are looking for information in a variety of sources - from magazines to the global Internet. The answer is in this article

Rheumatic attack is an inflammatory disease of the heart and joints. It occurs as a complication after a streptococcal infection. Otherwise, this disease is called acute rheumatic fever. It most often occurs in children and young people. Pathology appears approximately 2-4 weeks after diseases caused by group A streptococcus. Such ailments include tonsillitis, scarlet fever and tonsillitis

The causes of bloating are malnutrition, genetic predisposition, dysbacteriosis, and talking while eating, during which large volumes of air are swallowed, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Also in women, pregnancy and the onset of the menstrual cycle can lead to it

Cases of pseudomembranous colitis in modern medical practice are relatively rare. The disease is accompanied by damage to the mucous membrane of the large intestine, which is most often associated with prolonged use of antibiotics. What is this disease and what are its symptoms?