In peroneal paralysis, the peroneal nerve is damaged. Paresis is one of the nerve compression syndromes. What is peroneal paralysis? Peroneal paralysis also called peroneal paralysis. What is meant by this is damage to the common fibula nerve (nervus peroneus communis). The paralysis is counted among the nerve compression syndromes that occur relatively frequently. Individual… Read More »
The term peroxisomal disease summarizes genetically caused defects that affect the formation of peroxisomal, the transport of proteins or enzymes through the peroxisomal membrane or the function of peroxisomal enzymes themselves. A large number of oxygen-dependent, systemically effective reactions take place in the peroxisomes. A disturbance in the metabolic processes can, for example, have serious… Read More »
The postnatal remaining open of the connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery is referred to as patent ductus arteriosus . The earliest possible diagnosis and appropriate therapy prevent complications such as the death of the newborn in the worst case. If the closure is successful and complete, no further complications are to be… Read More »
Although the plague no longer occurs in Germany today, almost everyone is familiar with it because of its history. In particular, the plague epidemics of the Middle Ages stuck in people’s minds. However, isolated cases of the subtype pneumonic plague still occur in some countries. Check with your doctor if necessary. What is plague? Plague… Read More »
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is a special type of glomerulonephritis. Typical of the rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is the rapid increase in so-called retention values in patients suffering from glomerulonephritis. The phenomenon represents a medical emergency situation. If not treated, the life of the sick person is at risk due to a failure of the kidney function.… Read More »
Rapunzel syndrome is a mental illness that occurs primarily in adolescent women. The patients show abnormalities by chewing on their long hair or swallowing fibers from blankets and stuffed animals. These are indigestible and lead to serious problems in the organism. What is Rapunzel Syndrome? Trichophagia or the popularly known Rapunzel syndrome describes compulsive behavior… Read More »
Lyell ‘s syndrome is a life-threatening acute skin disease that is associated with extensive epidermolysis (detachment of the epidermis) and is due to pronounced drug intolerance or infection with staphylococci. With an incidence of about 1:1,000,000, Lyell’s syndrome is a rare disease. What is Lyell Syndrome? Lyell’s syndrome ( also “scalded skin syndrome”) is a… Read More »
Milk protein allergy or cow’s milk allergy mainly affects infants and children. Milk protein allergy often heals spontaneously but requires special diets. It is also to be differentiated from lactose intolerance. What is a milk protein allergy? Milk protein allergy is also known as cow ‘s milk or milk allergy. Above all, milk protein allergy… Read More »
There are people who cannot be clearly assigned to any gender. They carry characteristics of both genders and fall within the concept of intersexuality. In Greek mythology they were referred to as hermaphrodites. What is intersex? If there is a faulty sperm production and a sperm with expressions of both sexes fertilizes an egg cell, it… Read More »
A hangover (alcohol intoxication) is a mood disorder that begins with severe discomfort, headaches and nausea after heavy alcohol consumption. Most hangovers don’t appear until the next day or a few hours after drinking alcohol. A hangover is to be distinguished from alcohol poisoning. What is a hangover (alcohol intoxication)? If various health problems occur after excessive… Read More »