Diseases and conditions 2024, October

The question of why the lower abdomen hurts worries many of the fair sex. These feelings can be caused by a variety of factors. As a rule, discomfort is associated with pathologies of any organs. Diseases that provoke an unpleasant feeling in the lower abdomen are described in the article

Lead poisoning - despite its "archaism", alas, is not uncommon in modern life. Symptoms of chronic intoxication may not manifest themselves for years. However, the consequences can be the most severe: encephalopathy, intestinal obstruction, epileptic seizures. What to do if poisoning occurs? What substances will help remove lead from the body? What to do if toxic metal has entered the body of a child?

Chronic herpes is one of the most common viral diseases of the skin and mucous membranes. It is impossible to completely get rid of this virus. But there are effective ways to deal with it. A range of available herpes medications can help relieve symptoms and reduce recurrences

Description of the development and progression of cancer of the pyriform sinus of the larynx. The clinical picture during the development of the disease, as well as factors provoking the deterioration and active spread of cancer cells

A burn is a serious injury to the skin and deeper tissues that occurs when exposed to high and low temperatures, electricity, chemicals or radiation. When it occurs, you can not hesitate: it is urgent to provide first aid to the victim and do it correctly. From this article you will learn about the prevention of burns, their classification, first aid to the victim and related injuries

Gonorrhea is one of the most common infectious sexually transmitted diseases, which is caused by gonococci. It is transmitted, as a rule, sexually. With gonorrhea, the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system are affected, but sometimes the mucous membranes of the rectum, oral cavity and nasopharynx are affected

A herniated disc is a serious disease of the spine that can disrupt a person's normal life. It requires immediate and quality treatment

Inflammation of the gallbladder, accompanied by the formation of stones in the organ and its ducts, is cholelithiasis (GSD) or calculous cholecystitis. The phlegmonous variant of the pathology is its complication. It is diagnosed mainly in people over 40 years old, and women are more affected

Warts and papillomas are a fairly common problem. Such formations on the skin in most cases are benign and practically safe. However, in some cases, malignant degeneration of cells is possible. Therefore, many people are interested in questions about why papilloma occurs, what it is and whether this formation poses a threat to he alth

According to the World He alth Organization, every sixth person on the planet is a carrier of HPV. An infection provoked by the papillomavirus manifests itself in the form of genital warts or warts. Papillomas are localized on the skin and mucous membranes and are convex formations. HPV proceeds in a chronic form and has the property of constantly recurring

Gastroduodenitis is an inflammatory process of the duodenum and stomach. Symptoms of this disease often resemble gastritis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis. It is treated with antibiotics, antispasmodics and drugs that correct the acidity of gastric juice

Primary syphilis is characterized by the gradual introduction of the pathogen into the body. At the site of the introduction of treponema, a hard chancre is formed - a painful ulcer. After 6-10 weeks after infection, a systemic lesion of the body occurs. All internal organs suffer (including bones, nervous, lymphatic system, hearing and vision). It is during this period that a repulsive rash appears on the body, one of the varieties of which is syphilitic roseola

A rash on the abdomen is a symptom that can be present in many diseases. It is important not to self-medicate, but to seek qualified help when the first signs of a pathological process appear. Timely treatment will help to avoid complications

In the human body, the liver is a kind of filter. It cleanses the blood of toxic and other harmful compounds. Under the influence of various adverse factors, liver dysfunction can occur. The logical result is the disruption of the work of all organs and systems, since the blood entering them contains a large amount of harmful substances. To prevent this, it is necessary to consult a doctor at the first signs of liver dysfunction

The main prerequisite for the occurrence of a pulse deficit, in other words, the discrepancy between the heartbeat and the pulse rhythm in the human body, is the malfunction of the heart

A perineural cyst at the level of the s2 vertebra may occur due to various previous injuries. If you suspect this disease, contact your doctor immediately. Self-medication can end badly

Wen on the scrotum is an unpleasant disease that occurs in both the older and younger generations. Let's find out how to get rid of it

Myxoma of the heart is a common disease among women over the age of 40 and young men. Symptoms of the disease depend on the causes of its occurrence. Treatment takes place only under the supervision of doctors

Encephalitis - inflammation of the brain. It requires urgent treatment and medical supervision. It occurs due to bacteria, viruses, fungus and other pathogens. Symptoms of encephalitis in adults appear depending on the severity and cause of the disease. Among them: paralysis, loss of consciousness, hallucinations

Cardiosclerosis is a pathological change in the myocardium when its cells (cardiomyocytes) are replaced by connective tissue. This creates scars. The combination of these 2 pathologies gives the diagnosis of myocardial sclerosis. A shorter synonym for this disease is myocardiosclerosis. Vessels here are not affected, unlike atherosclerosis. According to the ICD, myocardial cardiosclerosis is not classified as atherosclerosis, although it is in the section of coronary heart disease

This pathology occurs due to a destructive change in the mucous layer of this organ, which is in direct contact with food and is the main protective barrier against the overly acidic environment of the contents. In case of destruction of the mucous layer, its protective functions decrease, which eventually leads to an increase and deepening of pathological foci, up to the absolute destruction of the walls of the stomach

Hypotonic disease is an ailment that is properly called hypotension. It manifests itself in a significant decrease in blood pressure. Many in vain do not attach importance to it. Such a condition, of course, rarely leads to the development of serious diseases, but because of it, almost all patients experience discomfort

Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis is a very common disease of the thyroid gland today, which is inflammatory in nature

With an increase in the production of thyroid-stimulating hormone, secondary hypothyroidism develops. This disease is characterized by a slowdown in all metabolic processes, menstrual irregularities, and chronic fatigue. Treatment of pathology consists in replacement therapy with thyroid hormones

Thyroid dysfunction is a pathology that can occur in any person, regardless of age group and gender. The disease appears as a result of the influence of various factors. It is far from always possible to explain its cause and recognize the initial signs. This article deals with the types of thyroid pathologies, their symptoms, diagnosis and therapy

The kidneys play one of the most important functions in the body of each of us. The regenerative ability of the kidneys can surprise everyone, because until 70-80% of the kidney tissue dies, no visible clinical symptoms will be observed. That is why early laboratory diagnosis and annual clinical examinations of the body are very important. This article describes in detail the nephrotic syndrome, methods for its detection, causes and consequences

All of us have had sore tonsils at one time or another. But few people know that tonsillitis is a type of lymphadenitis. The tonsils are the same lymph nodes and perform the same function - a protective gate against infection. But what happens when our defenses fail and the infection invades the lymph nodes themselves? And also where, in addition to the palatine tonsils, the lymph nodes are located in humans, what are the clinical signs and causes of their inflammation, discussed in this article

Acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) is a disease that affects the human respiratory system. The main cause of the development of the disease is contact with viruses. The route of transmission of viruses is airborne

With ARVI, coughing with or without sputum is a fairly typical variant of the course of the disease. You are more likely to notice such symptoms during the cold season, when the activity of infections increases, while the ability of the body to resist them worsens. The colder it is outside, the less often a person walks, more often he is forced to stay at home, use public transport. In a closed room, microscopic pathological organisms quickly spread in society

The symptom of high blood pressure can overtake any person at any time of the day. It is worth noting that the signs of malaise, especially in the initial stages of a hypertensive state, force the patient to pay attention to the deviation that has arisen and take all necessary measures to eliminate it in time. However, not everyone has symptoms of high blood pressure in one form or another

Kardialgia is a pain that occurs in the left side of the chest, which is not associated with damage to the coronary (i.e. own) vessels of the heart. That is, it is not a separate nosological unit, but a sign of various pathologies that have both cardiac and non-cardiac origin

Today, cardiovascular diseases are especially prevalent. Untreated arterial hypertension is the main provoking factor in the development of complications such as cerebral hemorrhage, myocardial infarction, ischemia, etc. In addition, high blood pressure can contribute to the development of renal failure. In older people, the disease can cause changes at the intellectual level, up to dementia

In large cities, as a result of exposure to strong background noise on the human hearing aid, many people are diagnosed with neuritis of the auditory nerve, which leads to atrophic and degenerative changes in the cells of the sound-perceiving apparatus, and, as a result, to hearing loss, the appearance of imaginary noise in the ears, slurred speech

Candidiasis, or thrush (in the common people), is a fungal disease caused by Candida yeast. In every human body, this fungus is present, but in very small quantities, which is considered the norm

Rupture of the esophagus, etiology of the disease, causes of perforation, symptoms and treatment. Who is at risk and how to avoid rupture of the esophagus?

Tonsillitis is a pathology that is accompanied by an inflammatory process in one or both tonsils. In most cases, the disease occurs as a result of infection with streptococci or staphylococci. The disease is accompanied by a wide variety of symptoms. The article deals with the temperature in tonsillitis, other signs of pathology and methods of dealing with them

Hemorrhoids are a fairly common problem faced by people regardless of gender. Naturally, this ailment is accompanied by constant discomfort, and in some cases it is fraught with complications. Modern medicine, fortunately, offers a lot of tools and techniques that can save a person from this disorder. And one of the most modern and effective is the ligation of the hemorrhoid

An infectious disease in which viruses primarily affect the nasal mucosa is called a rhinovirus infection. We will analyze the symptoms and treatment of this disease in the article

The problem of treating dry rhinitis is quite relevant for modern medicine. The term refers to a chronic disease in which tissues in the nasal cavity are subject to atrophy. The patient feels the integument is dryish. If therapy is not started on time, the course will become more difficult, transformation into an acute form is possible

3 types of constipation after childbirth that prevent you from receiving the joy of motherhood. In what ways can they be treated?