The fatigue fracture (fatigue fracture) is caused by overloading a bone and develops gradually. Symptoms are insidious and are often not perceived as signs of a break. A stress fracture takes several weeks or months to heal completely. What is a fatigue fracture? A fatigue fracture is a fracture caused by stress over a long period of time. In contrast to acute fractures, in which too high a force acts…
Read MoreSlang Stye
A stye, medically hordeolum, usually takes a harmless course, but is perceived as painful and uncomfortable. What are the underlying causes of this glandular infection in the eye and which forms of treatment are effective? What is a stye? A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is an acute inflammation of the glands of the eyelid caused by bacteria, which causes a small thickening to develop. If the meibomian glands…
Read MoreSlang Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are a rare type of tumor disease in the digestive system. It often affects people of advanced age. On average, GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumors) is diagnosed at the age of 60. The number of new cases of these malignant connective tissue tumors is comparatively low in Germany with 800 to 1200 cases per year. What is a gastrointestinal stromal tumor? GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumors) is a collective…
Read MoreSlang Three-day Fever
The childhood disease three-day fever is one of the more harmless viral infections. Small children between six months and three years of age are usually infected with this disease from other children. Typical signs are high fever, skin rash and possibly febrile seizures. An examination by the pediatrician is advisable. What is three day fever? According to DigoPaul, three-day fever (Exanthema subitum, Roseola infantum or sixth illness) is an acute,…
Read MoreSlang Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is associated with increased urine output and constant feeling of thirst. The chances of recovery depend on how the syndrome is manifested. Because 2 types characterize the classification of diabetes insipidus. What is Diabetes Insipidus? Abbreviated as DI on abbreviationfinder, Diabetes insipidus (diabainein, Greek: flow through, insipidus, Latin: bland, tasteless) is known in German as a water urine stirrer. Despite the same main concept of diabetes insipidus has…
Read MoreSlang Cogan I Syndrome
The Cogan I syndrome is a combination of inflammation of the cornea of the eyes (keratitis) and a disturbance of the sense of balance due to irritation of the 8th cranial nerve. Cogan I syndrome, often simply referred to as Cogan syndrome, is a rare clinical picture. What is Cogan I Syndrome? The Cogan I syndrome was first described in 1945 by the American ophthalmologist Cogan. The clinical picture was…
Read MoreSlang Dental Phobia (Fear of the Dentist)
As the name suggests, dental phobia is fear of the dentist. The mere idea of the drill or its noises can lead to mild panic attacks in many people. In order to prevent long-term damage to the oral cavity, psychotherapy should be started in good time if you are afraid of the dentist. What is dental phobia? According to DigoPaul, dental phobia is fear of the dentist. The development is…
Read MoreSlang Cholangitis
In a cholangitis or biliary tract is an infection of the bile duct. Typically, those affected suffer from fever, epigastric pain, and jaundice. Treatment is usually carried out by giving antibiotics. What is cholangitis? Cholangitis is inflammation of the biliary tract. These channel-like structures are required to transport the bile from the liver via the gallbladder to the duodenum. Toxins, among other things, are transported away in the bile. Their…
Read MoreSlang Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
The Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome is a malformation syndrome, which is characterized by decreased muscle tone and is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. Since only 20 cases have been documented since the first description, the cause of the disease could not yet be determined. A causal therapy for the syndrome does not yet exist. What is Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome? There is a group of congenital malformation syndromes that is predominantly characterized by…
Read MoreSlang Gasoline Poisoning
A gasoline poisoning is caused by the excessive intake of gasoline and can be acute or chronic. The most common symptoms are headache, dizziness, and intoxication. The therapy depends on the severity of the symptoms and includes the possibility of increased fluid intake and gastric lavage. What is gasoline poisoning? Gasoline poisoning occurs when the body takes in too much gasoline. It primarily affects the skin, the digestive tract and…
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