Category: Medical

The sore throat or sore throat is also referred to as pharyngitis in medical jargon. This is one of the most common diseases in the ear, nose and throat area, in which the mucous membrane of the throat is inflamed. What is a sore throat? One of the most common diseases of the throat is […]

Lupus vulgaris is one of about ten known types of so-called skin tuberculosis, which, like pulmonary tuberculosis, is usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. As a rule, the infectious disease, which only rarely occurs in Central Europe, is a reinfection, because the skin normally represents an impenetrable barrier for the pathogen. Lupus vulgaris usually manifests itself […]

Methaemoglobinemia is when there is an increased level of methemoglobin in the blood. Methemoglobin is a derivative of hemoglobin, which gives red blood cells their color and binds oxygen for transport around the body. Since methemoglobin cannot bind oxygen, there is a systemic undersupply of oxygen in methemoglobinemia, which becomes noticeable, among other things, through […]

Statistically, about three percent of the population is affected by intellectual disability. Different degrees of severity are differentiated from the so-called “borderline intelligence” to “severe intellectual disability”. This is an impairment of mental abilities. What is intellectual disability? The cause may be that the mother contracted viral or bacterial infections (e.g. rubella) during pregnancy or consumed drugs […]

Kaschin-Beck disease, also known by the synonyms Cashing-Beck disease or Kaschin-Beck syndrome, affects approximately three million people worldwide. It is a non-contagious and non-inflammatory disease of the joints and bones. The name derives from its two discoverers, the physician Nikolai Ivanovich Kashin and the scientist Melinda A. Beck. What is Kashin-Beck disease? The diagnosis is made based on […]

Legionellosis, also known as Legionnaires’ disease, is a severe variation of pneumonia. Legionnaires’ disease is caused by a bacterium that belongs to the Legionella subgenus. What is Legionnaires’ disease? The older and weaker the affected person is, the more serious the symptoms are. If no treatment is started, legionellosis is also classified as life-threatening. See AbbreviationFinder […]

In the case of labia synechia, the labia minora stick together and can provide a breeding ground for bacteria over time, so that urinary tract infections and even hydonephrosis are favored. The most common cause of the phenomenon is trauma to the epithelial layer. The treatment is carried out by daily application of an ointment […]

Kniest dysplasia is a congenital developmental disorder of the skeleton that goes back to a genetic mutation and is characterized by severe short stature. The prognosis depends on the severity of the individual case. Causal therapies are not yet available. What is Kniest dysplasia? Because of the thickening of the bones and the largely immobile […]

Hypervitaminosis is vitamin poisoning. In most cases, the cause is misuse of dietary supplements. Even serious health disorders sometimes result from hypervitaminosis. What is hypervitaminosis? In most cases, the poisoning causes gastrointestinal problems, headaches and circulatory disorders. Those affected vomit frequently and also suffer from a loss of appetite, which in turn can cause deficiency […]

According to abbreviationfinder, Complex regional pain syndrome is also known as complex regional pain syndrome or CRPS for short. The term replaces the synonymous terms Sudeck’s disease, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Sudeck’s dystrophy and algodystrophy. What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? A diagnosis is made primarily on the basis of the clinical manifestations. Imaging methods such […]

Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen in the arterial blood. More generally, medicine also refers to a low oxygen concentration in tissue. Hypoxia usually occurs as a result of other diseases. What is hypoxia? Characteristic symptoms of hypoxia are changes in breathing, rapid heart rate and/or chest pain. Mental symptoms such as unreasonable euphoria, perceived […]

According to abbreviationfinder, femoral head necrosis, also known as femur necrosis , is a serious disease of the hip bone. Severe circulatory disorders lead to bone tissue dying off. Consequences for the avascular, i.e. no longer supplied with blood, and necrotic femoral head are possible collapses in the further course of development, hip arthrosis up […]

According to abbreviationfinder, corneal inflammation, also known as keratitis, is an inflammatory change in the cornea of the eye. It is associated with pain, decreased tear flow, increased sensitivity to light, and reduced vision. In most cases, the corneal inflammation heals without any consequences – however, if treatment is not given for a long time, […]

A testicular torsion, i.e. the twisting of the testicles and the associated structures, such as the spermatic cord, is an extremely painful matter. Babies and small children are primarily affected, but testicular torsion can also occur suddenly in adulthood. What is testicular torsion? In testicular torsion, the testicles and spermatic cord twist around their own […]

According to abbreviationfinder.org, the venereal disease granuloma inguinale or donovanosis is particularly common in tropical countries. If treatment is started early, the infection can often be completely cured. What is granuloma inguinale? Granuloma inguinale is one of the infectious sexually transmitted diseases (diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse). The term Donovanosis goes back to […]

According to abbreviationfinder.org, brain atrophy refers to the progressive loss of brain mass and neuronal connections in the brain. Causes can be a number of diseases. Those affected suffer from limitations in their mental and/or motor skills. What is brain atrophy? Brain atrophy is a common side effect of several neurological disorders. Both the entire […]

Hepatitis E is a form of liver inflammation caused by a virus. It is atypical for Europe and occurs primarily in Asia, Central and South America, and Northeast and North Africa. What is hepatitis E? According to Abbreviationfinder, Hepatitis E is an acute inflammation of the liver. The cause is the hepatitis E virus. It […]

Abrasions and small cuts on the hand can easily occur when using tools or when doing gardening and housework and are often ignored. However, if symptoms persist, hand infections must also be considered. What are hand infections? Hand infections often develop after an injury from germs that can more easily penetrate the skin through the […]

Despite modern contraceptive methods and medical measures, sexually transmitted diseases are still widespread today. With modern treatment methods, however, these can largely be cured and the symptoms alleviated. What are STDs? The term sexually transmitted diseases is understood to mean all infectious symptoms which can be transmitted by pathogenic germs and which are spread through […]

The clinical picture of uterine inflammation, cervicitis, endometritis or myometritis is a classic pathological impairment in women of different age groups due to the anatomical features. What is uterine infection? The uterine inflammation, which can affect even young women, is also known as cervicitis, endometritis or myometritis. In medical parlance, the ending -itis always indicates […]

A drug addiction is a pathological dependence on a certain substance. This cannot be controlled by the person concerned or can be ended without further ado. The triggering substance can be heroin, cocaine, alcohol or medication. Drug addiction damages the person’s body and mind and is potentially fatal. What is a drug addiction? Experts understand […]

The diabetic gastroparesis is one of the late complications of diabetes mellitus (diabetes). It is a dysfunction of the stomach’s mobility, which manifests itself as a feeling of fullness, nausea and vomiting. The cause is damage to the smallest nerve fibers due to the excessive blood sugar level for years. One of the main problems […]

When Cockayne syndrome is a genetically caused disease that occurs relatively rarely. The disease is usually passed on to children through an autosomal recessive route. The common abbreviation for Cockayne Syndrome is CS. Symptoms such as short stature, reduced intelligence and early signs of old age are typical of the disease. What is Cockayne Syndrome? […]

In medicine, according to abbreviationfinder.org, dementia pugilistica is a traumatic encephalopathy with symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease. The disease is most common among boxers and other people who are often hit on the head. There is currently no causal therapy. What is dementia pugilistica? Dementia pugilistica is also known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, fist fighting […]

If the demarcation between the external auditory canal and the middle ear no longer exists, there is a risk of a cholesteatoma, which then makes surgical treatment inevitable. What is a cholesteatoma? Cholesteatoma is a disease of the ears. By nature, the ears are divided into different sections, including the external ear canal and middle […]

The Catel-Manzke syndrome or Catman is relatively rare and is sex-linked. The typical symptoms of the disease correspond to those of the so-called Pierre Robin sequence. These include, for example, symptoms such as a cleft palate, a glossotope and microgenius. It is also characteristic that there are too many finger parts on the hands. In […]

Bed-wetting, wetting or enuresis are terms for a childhood disease in which children and adolescents do not yet have the natural urge to urinate under control. Usually they soak in at night without even realizing it. Bed-wetting can have both psychological and physical (hormonal balance) causes and should be examined and treated by a pediatrician. […]

According to abbreviationfinder.org, asherman syndrome is a rare gynecological disease. In the worst case, it can lead to sterility. What is Asherman Syndrome? Asherman syndrome, also known as Fritsch-Asherman syndrome or Fritsch syndrome, is a gynecological disease in which the uterus is closed by adhesions, usually as a result of surgical interventions. In 1894, the […]