Acanthamoebiasis is a protozoal lesion of the eyes, skin and central nervous system caused by free-living amoebas. The disease occurs in the form conjunctivitis and keratitis, dermatitis or granulomatous encephalitis. Complications can be corneal perforation, the formation of abscesses of internal organs. The diagnosis is established by detecting amoebas and their cysts in lacrimal fluid,…
The concept of “antioxidants” is known to every person who is at least a little interested in their own health. In the advertising of food additives, cosmetics and food products, this word is used as an indisputable advantage of the products offered. It is important to understand what these substances are and what their benefits…
Scientists said that this information helps to understand why the new strain is transmitted so quickly from person to person. At the same time, the study showed that when infected with omicron, the infection in the lungs is significantly lower than with the original virus. Experts suggest that this can be used to identify the…
The expert said that vasoconstrictive drugs, which are most often used for a runny nose, can cause heart problems and also cause addiction. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial. The publication refers to the otolaryngologist of the Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela and a member of the Spanish Society of Otolaryngology…
Obstetric peritonitis is an acute inflammation of the peritoneum resulting from its bacterial contamination during childbirth or the postpartum period. It is manifested by diffuse abdominal pain, abdominal wall tension, flatulence, stool retention, fever and an increase in general intoxication. To make a diagnosis, physical examination methods, ultrasound, abdominal radiography, laboratory diagnostic methods are used.…
Salpingo-oophoritis is an inflammatory process with simultaneous involvement of the ovaries and fallopian tubes (appendages of the uterus). In the acute period, it is characterized by pain in the lower abdomen, more intense from the side of inflammation, fever, signs of intoxication. There may be a violation of menstrual function. In the chronic stage, the…
Adenomyosis is a disease in which the inner lining (endometrium) grows into the muscle tissue of the uterus. It is a type of endometriosis. It is manifested by prolonged copious menstruation, bleeding and brownish discharge in the intermenstrual period, severe PMS, pain during menstruation and during sex. Adenomyosis usually develops in patients of childbearing age,…
Endometrial cancer is a malignant tumor. It originates from glandular tissue, more often affects the bottom of the uterus. It can be asymptomatic for a long time. Bleeding is possible in post–menopausal women, and unusually heavy menstruation is possible in young patients. With the spread of endometrial cancer, lower back pain, abdominal enlargement, vaginal discharge…
Acclimatization in children is a natural adaptive process that occurs in all children with a sharp change in living conditions. The condition is characterized by a variety of symptoms: capriciousness and tearfulness, difficulty falling asleep, an increase in body temperature to subfebrile figures. Digestive disorders, respiratory symptoms, allergic reactions are often noted. Acclimatization treatment includes…
Adenoids in children – excessive proliferation of lymphoid tissue of the pharyngeal (nasopharyngeal) amygdala, accompanied by a violation of its protective function. Adenoids in children are manifested by nasal breathing disorder, rhinophonia, hearing loss, snoring in sleep, recurrent otitis media and colds, asthenic syndrome. Diagnosis of adenoids in children includes consultation with a pediatric otolaryngologist…