May 26, 2022 Meanings of Mesenteric Infarction A mesenteric infarction describes the acute occlusion of an intestinal vessel which, if left untreated, leads to the death of sections of the intestine….
May 25, 2022 Meanings of Metabolic Alkalosis Metabolic alkalosis is a shift in pH in the blood and extracellular tissues above 7.45. The reason for this shift is primarily an increase…
May 24, 2022 Meanings of Carotid Stenosis (Narrowing of the Carotid Artery) Carotid stenosis is the narrowing of the carotid artery that supplies the brain with oxygen and nutrients. The disease is caused by deposits in the artery….
May 23, 2022 Meanings of Maxillary Sinusitis A maxillary sinus infection is a mostly viral, less often bacterial infection in the cavities of the jaw. It often follows in conjunction with the flu…
May 22, 2022 Meanings of Circular Hair Loss Circular hair loss is not a dangerous disease. For those affected, however, it is always associated with great psychological stress, since the bald spots…
May 21, 2022 Meanings of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a hereditary disease that leads to increased tumor formation at a young age. The resulting tumors are mostly malignant and can…
May 15, 2022 Meanings of Collagenosis A so-called collagenosis is a special autoimmune disease. In the context of an autoimmune disease, the body’s own tissue is viewed by the human…
May 13, 2022 Meanings of Hypoglycemia Hypoglycaemia is defined as a fall in the blood sugar level below a value of approx. 60 mg/dl or 3.3 mmol/l. Hypoglycaemia is not…
May 8, 2022 Meanings of Hyperdontia Hyperdontia (also known as hyperodontia ) is the name given to a surplus of teeth, with over 32 teeth in the permanent dentition and…
April 3, 2022 Meanings of Hunter Glossitis Hunter glossitis is characterized by a change in the tongue caused by a lack of vitamin B12. It is usually just a symptom of…
March 30, 2022 Meanings of Inner Ear Infection Depending on the structure of the inner ear affected by an inner ear infection, the affected person will experience different symptoms. Early therapeutic measures…
March 23, 2022 Meanings of Altitude Sickness Altitude sickness describes a number of common symptoms that occur at high altitudes. It occurs when the physical mechanisms to adapt to the altitude…
March 16, 2022 Meanings of Fear of Heights However, fear and above all fear of heights can also trigger such panic attacks that it massively impairs people in their lives and leisure…
February 21, 2022 Meanings of Benign Bone Tumors Most benign bone tumors do not cause any symptoms and do not require treatment. If symptoms do appear, a doctor should be consulted. What…
February 6, 2022 Meanings of Pericarditis The possible causes of pericarditis or pericarditis are as diverse as the respective treatment options. Prevention is difficult when the chances of recovery are…
January 30, 2022 Meanings of Urea Cycle Defect If the doctor speaks of a urea cycle defect, he uses an attack that mainly affects several metabolic diseases, which on the one hand…
January 23, 2022 Meanings of Hair Root Inflammation Hair root inflammation is a very unpleasant but common inflammation of the hair follicles. Small knots of pus form around the hair at the…
January 16, 2022 Meanings of Gigantomastia The mom, the feminine breast, is a symbol of nourishment, love and motherhood. Unfortunately, numerous anomalies can occur in this area. One of them…
January 9, 2022 Meanings of Encephalitis In a brain inflammation or encephalitis the brain inflamed due to bacteria, viruses, fungi or other pathogens. Depending on the cause and severity, symptoms…
January 2, 2022 Meanings of Gallbladder Cancer and Bile Duct Cancer Gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer (also medically: gallbladder carcinoma, bile duct carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma) are among the rarer cancers with a frequency of one…
December 26, 2021 Meanings of Colon Cancer Abbreviated as CC on abbreviationfinder, the term colon cancer or colon carcinoma describes cancers that are located in the area of the large intestine….
December 24, 2021 Meanings of Drop in Blood Pressure A sudden drop in blood pressure is usually noticeable through the onset of dizziness, tremors, sweating and nausea. The causes and course of the…
December 23, 2021 Meanings of Anemia due to Vitamin B12 Deficiency A anemia (anemia) due to vitamin B12 deficiency featuring a decreased hemoglobin content in the serum, which is due in most cases to malabsorption…
December 22, 2021 Meanings of Blount’s Disease The so-called Blount’s disease, also called Blount’s syndrome, Blount’s disease or Erlacher-Blount’s syndrome, describes a disturbed growth of the inner lower leg bone (the…
December 21, 2021 Meanings of Blockage It usually occurs in the most unfavorable situations – lumbago. What is meant is a blockage of the spine, which is extremely painful. Blockage…
December 20, 2021 Meanings of Bloch-Sulzberger Syndrome When Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome is an X-linked dominant inherited disease that is very rare. The disease is characterized by a range of neurological and cutaneous…
December 19, 2021 Meanings of Blindism Blind people, deprived patients, hospitalized patients, autistic and mentally disabled people are prone to stereotypical movements, also known as blindism. Such stereotypes manifest themselves,…
December 19, 2021 Meanings of Chronic Pain Many patients do not perceive chronic pain as such, which is why they often do not see a doctor. Basically, all pain that lasts…
December 18, 2021 Meanings of Blindness Blindness is a complete or near-total loss of vision. Although blindness is often irreversible, some therapeutic success is possible. What is blindness A visual…
December 17, 2021 Meanings of Appendicitis A appendicitis or appendicitis is an inflammation of the caecum and appendix. Typical signs of appendicitis are severe abdominal pain or abdominal pain when…