The importance of sobriety as a process of change in alcohol addiction therapy
Addiction psychotherapy uses the terms 'abstinence' and 'sobriety' in its nomenclature. These terms differ significantly and illustrate the functioning of the person with alcohol dependence. Some...
Earache and sore throat - could it be coronavirus?
Sorethroat and earache are common complaints and can occur with COVID-19 infection. However, they are not always a cause for concern. Sore throat and ear ache are usually a symptom of a minor cold....
Discharges - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A vaginal discharge is considered to be an abnormal discharge from the vagina, which flows in excessive amounts, is of abnormal consistency, or has an abnormal colour or smell. They most often arise...
What are the benefits of bowling?
Bowling is a popular game that combines sport, competition and social fun. It is accessible to people of all ages and its rules are relatively easy to learn. In addition to its recreational value,...
Hypochondriacal neurosis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hypochondriacal neurosis is defined as a condition in which the patient is convinced that he or she is in a bad or even very bad state of health, focusing on his or her body, how it works and any...
Effects of magnesium deficiency on the nervous system
Magnesium is one of the most valuable bio-elements that plays a very important role in the body - it accounts for 0.1 - 0.47% of body weight (hence it belongs to the micronutrients). Magnesium is not...
Non-celiac gluten hypersensitivity
Non-celiac gluten hypersensitivity, is a relatively new concept - as a disease entity, it was classified in 2010. For a long time, the existence of this type of ailment was questioned. ...
Keep an eye on the air conditioning in summer!
In summer, when temperatures outside rise, air conditioning becomes an essential convenience for many of us. However, despite the advantages, such as comfort and cooling, air conditioning can also...
Baby can't breathe through the nose
Difficulty in breathing through the nose is quite often observed in infants, occurring despite the absence of an obvious runny nose. This is sometimes accompanied by sounds described as wheezing.
Non-invasive prenatal tests - are they compulsory?
Prenataltests carried out in the first and second trimester of pregnancy allow the detection of many defects in the developing baby. Non-invasive prenatal tests are safe for both mother and baby.
Hypertension in the neonate
Arterial hypertension is a relatively uncommon clinical problem in neonatology. However, the importance of this complication becomes significant in sick neonates with additional problems that require...
Dementia: clinical course and characteristics of the problem in relation to its aetiopathogenesis
Following a closer look at Alzheimer's disease, it is worth looking at dementia, which we usually associate with old age, but it does not only occur in the elderly. Its specificity, course and...
Pain and swelling in the vestibular region of the vagina - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Acute pain, swelling combined with the presence of a lump in the lower vaginal area, resulting from inflammation of the greater vestibular gland (Bartholin's gland).
Most common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common reasons for patients to visit the gynaecologist. At different ages, different factors may be responsible for uterine bleeding. In younger patients,...
Oily and combination skin care
Oily skin is characterised by excessive sebaceous gland activity on the face, central back and chest.
Dangerous endometriosis or what could be wrong with me?
Endometriosis is a common benign gynaecological condition. It is characterised by the presence of active endometrial structures outside the uterine cavity. It is characterised by a slow progression.
Ischaemic heart disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Ischaemic heart disease (IHD), also referred to as coronary artery disease or angina pectoris. It is possible to determine a patient's risk of developing this disease (e.g. on the basis of...
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is located abnormally outside the uterine cavity, with no chance of normal embryo development. It is most commonly located in the fallopian tube , in the bulbous part. Risk...
What are psychosomatic disorders?
Psychosomatics, deals with various types of bodily (somatic) complaints that have or may have a basis in the human psyche. Information on the role of psychological disorders in somatic problems has...
Child psychopathology - what should worry a parent?
Ordinary sadness or something more serious? Are children's stories a manifestation of a rich imagination or an insidiously developing illness? Parents are the ones who pay the most attention to their...
