The metabolic syndrome consists of four different factors: high blood pressure, obesity, insulin resistance and a change in blood lipid levels. If all four factors occur together, they represent a high risk of coronary heart disease. What is Metabolic Syndrome? The metabolic syndrome is not uniformly defined in Germany. The disease is most often associated […]
Continue ReadingCampomelic dysplasia is a mutation-related malformation syndrome. Skeletal dysplasia, short stature and respiratory hypoplasia characterize the picture. Around ten percent of the patients survive the first weeks of life and receive symptomatic operative treatment to correct their deformities. What is campomelic dysplasia? The cause of campomelic dysplasia lies in the genetic material of the patients. The malformation […]
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Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infectious disease of the bronchi and airways caused by bacteria. It is triggered by Bordetella pertussis Balterium. Although whooping cough is generally known as a childhood disease, adolescents and adults are also increasingly becoming ill. There is a vaccination against whooping cough. What is whooping cough? The bacterium Bordetella pertussis as […]
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One speaks of a food allergy or food allergy when the body of the affected person reacts hypersensitively to various foods or foods. This leads to allergic reactions with typical signs and symptoms. Stomach pain, shortness of breath, asthmatic attacks, reddening of the skin, sneezing and a permanent runny nose are particularly characteristic. Since a […]
Continue ReadingLentigo maligna is a diffuse, flat, brown-black discoloration of the skin caused by atypical melanocytes. This phenomenon is caused by exposure to the sun and corresponds to a preliminary stage of malignant melanoma. The affected skin area is surgically completely removed. What is lentigo maligna? Signs of lentigo maligna should always be checked by a […]
Continue ReadingScabies or scabies is a contagious skin infection that can usually be treated with appropriate lotions without complications. There are various ways to prevent scabies, which are explained in detail here. What is scabies? In most cases, the symptoms of scabies show up within two to six weeks. Then there are inflammatory reactions of the […]
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Short stature, short stature, or short stature are common slang terms for microsomia. It is not initially an independent disease, but can appear as a symptom of many different diseases. However, it often results in further complaints in the lives of those affected. What is short stature? Short stature itself is not a symptom. It […]
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Hyperphosphatemia refers to an excessively high phosphate concentration in the blood. There are acute and chronic forms of this disorder. Acute hyperphosphatemia is a medical emergency and life-threatening, while chronic phosphate overload leads to long-term cardiovascular disease. What is hyperphosphatemia? Laboratory tests for phosphates and calcium are carried out to clarify hyperphosphatemia. See AbbreviationFinder for abbreviations […]
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According to abbreviationfinder, HFD stands for Hyperfunctional dysphonia. Hyperfunctional dysphonia is a voice disorder without an organic cause. Patients habitually overstrain the muscles involved in voice production. During logopedic therapy, they learn to normalize their voice formation in a targeted manner. What is hyperfunctional dysphonia? Patients with hyperfunctional dysphonia suffer from a number of different symptoms […]
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A hemoglobinopathy represents a hereditary pathological change in hemoglobin. The main areas of distribution of hemoglobinopathies are the tropics and subtropics. The severity of the individual blood diseases depends on the respective genetic defect. What is hemoglobinopathy? According to abbreviationfinder, symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue and dizziness must be evaluated by a doctor promptly. If […]
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Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis is the occurrence of bone loss in children and adolescents. The cause of the disease is unknown. What is idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis? According to abbreviationfinder, idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis usually becomes noticeable in prepuberty, i.e. between the ages of 8 and 12, with pain in the lower back region, hips and feet. Idiopathic […]
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Those affected by a histrionic personality disorder, HPD for short, show pronounced theatrical and egocentric behavior. Therapy can only take place when those affected show insight and seek help themselves, and consists of many years of psychotherapy. What is Histrionic Personality Disorder? Like all personality disorders, according to abbreviationfinder, HPD manifests itself in a pattern […]
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Hyde syndrome describes an acquired stenosis of the aortic valve in connection with angiodysplasia of the gastrointestinal tract. Prominent are the acendens colon (ascending large intestine) and caecums (appendix). They can show gastrointestinal bleeding and thus lead to anemia (low blood count). What is Heyde Syndrome? This disorder is named after its discoverer, American internist […]
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Helicobacter pylori infection occurs when bacteria called Helicobacter pylori have infected the stomach (in childhood). As a rule, a Helicobacter pylori infection is unproblematic, but in acute conditions it can cause gastric ulcers and even gastric cancer. What is Helicobacter pylori infection? According to ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, Helicobacter pylori infection is caused by Helicobacter pylori – a […]
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Foot pain is immediately perceived as restricting movement. If the normal rolling process over the big toe is not possible without pain for a long time, arthrosis such as hallux rigidus can be the cause. This disease does not only affect older people. What is hallux rigidus? Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big […]
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The medical term glottic edema describes an acute swelling of the larynx mucosa. With advanced glottic edema there is a risk of suffocation. What is Glottic Edema? According to DIGOPAUL, glottic edema is a life-threatening swelling of the mucous membrane (edema) in the larynx area. Glottic edema can also be referred to as laryngeal edema […]
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A benign gum tumor is called an epulis. It belongs to the group of tooth granulomas. What is an epulis? An epulis is a nodular, isolated tumor that grows on the gums and is benign in nature. The epulides are tissue growths that dentists also call granulomas. The name Epulis comes from the Greek and […]
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The Gelotophobia is an anxiety disorder in the field of social phobias. Those affected have an abnormal fear of being laughed at by others and therefore withdraw socially. What is gelotophobia? Phobias are mental illnesses that are characterized by anxiety. The patients suffer from unnaturally extreme fears of certain situations, certain living beings or objects. […]
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A ganglion, commonly known as overbone, is a swelling under the skin. It usually occurs on a tendon sheath or joint capsule of the hand, but can also be found on the foot and sometimes the knee. What is an over leg? The ganglion is a cyst, i.e. a fluid-filled chamber in the tissue that […]
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The following article deals with the causes, symptoms and treatment of Dorian-Gray syndrome. This is a mental disorder that is characterized by a strong youthfulness. Psycho- and sociologists see the causes of the syndrome in the unrealistic beauty standards of modern society. What is Dorian-Gray Syndrome? Dorian-Gray syndrome is a mental disorder that manifests itself […]
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A cavity lined with epidermal tissue is called a dermoid cyst. It is one of the teratomas. What is a dermoid cyst? According to DigoPaul, the dermoid cyst is a germ cell tumor. Germ cell tumors start from the germ lines. This means that they originate in the ovaries of women or the testicles of […]
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Condylomata acuminata are considered a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by an infection with papillomaviruses and manifests itself as nodular skin growths. Across Europe, around 1 to 2 percent of the sexually active population is affected by condylomata acuminata, with the peak between the ages of 20 and 24. What is condylomata acuminata? Condylomata […]
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As the name suggests, burning feet syndrome is a disorder in the feet. In the course of the disease, there is usually a painful burning sensation. Sometimes patients also complain of tingling, tension, irritation, itching and reddening of the skin on the feet. What are Burning Feet? According to DigoPaul, burning feet have the medical […]
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Cheyne-Stokes breathing is the name of a pathological form of breathing. There is a regular change in the depth of breath as well as changes in the intervals between breaths. What is Cheyne-Stokes breathing? According to DigoPaul, Cheyne-Stokes breathing is understood as a pathological breathing pattern that becomes noticeable through the swelling and decongesting of […]
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Calcium is one of the most important minerals that must be supplied to the body. If the body is insufficiently supplied with calcium, deficiency symptoms, the so-called calcium deficiency, occur. A person weighing 60 kilograms, for example, consists of almost 1.1 kilograms of calcium, with 99 percent of the calcium in bones and teeth. What […]
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Inflammation of the pancreas or pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. This leads to inflammation of the biliary tract, as can also occur with gallstones. Often, however, abnormal or excessive alcohol consumption is also responsible for inflammation of the pancreas. Since this disease can lead to life-threatening complications, a doctor should be consulted as soon […]
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There are many different types of accidents that can cause eye injuries. Since they can have serious consequences, a doctor should be consulted in any case. What are eye injuries? Due to the variety of possible eye injuries, a distinction is made between superficial and perforating eye injuries. All areas of the eye, such as […]
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The medical professional describes a congenital heart malformation under an atrial septal defect. The problem is located directly between the atria of the heart septum; As part of the diagnosis, the doctor determines that the atria are not completely closed. What is an atrial septal defect? Abbreviated as ASD by ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, the atrial septal defect […]
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Argyria is a discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes that is bluish-gray or slate-gray and is irreversible. Argyria is caused by taking silver in the form of metallic silver, drugs containing silver, colloidal silver, silver salts or silver dust. Argyria is a dyschromia disease. What is argyria? Signs of argyria show up on the […]
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When one speaks of an Achilles tendon tear or rupture , one means a complete severing of the Achilles tendon. This connects the calf muscle with the heel bone. The most common Achilles tendon tears occur during exercise, when the foot is jerked around or is otherwise heavily used. Severe pain and a loud, whip-like […]
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