Toxic shock syndrome - should you be concerned?
Do you use tampons? Be aware of the risk of toxic shock - a dangerous phenomenon that affects many women.
Epileptic seizures and epilepsy - types, medical classification
Epilepsy or ep ilepsy is a common neurological disorder. It affects patients of all ages, and can appear as early as newborn babies. It is very common in children, adolescents and the elderly. It is...
Pregnancy after caesarean section
Subsequent pregnancy after termination of one previous pregnancy by caesarean section.
Tick bite - what to do?
The tick belongs to the mites - small arthropods that feed on blood. It attaches itself to the skin, usually painlessly with its strong teeth. Ticks can carry two diseases that are dangerous to...
What are the benefits of practising volleyball?
Volleyball is a dynamic team sport that has gained immense popularity around the world due to its spectacle and accessibility. Invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan in the United States as an...
Lice in children - an embarrassing subject - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Most people think that the presence of lice in children is due to dirt, malnutrition and neglect. This is a very erroneous view! Lice can appear in a child who is always clean and whose home and...
What are the benefits of practising calisthenics?
Calisthenics is a form of training that uses your own body weight to build strength, flexibility and endurance. Popular with beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts alike, it doesn't require...
Precocious puberty
The appearance of pubertal characteristics in girls under 8 years of age.
Causes of weight loss failure part 2
The author analyses the most common causes of weight loss failures
Milk mixes for premature babies
A preterm baby is defined as a baby born before the end of the 37th week of pregnancy. In Poland, the prematurity rate among live-born infants is approximately 6%, of which 1.5% concerns births...
Side effects of chloroquine in patients with COVID-19
Research into the potential use of chloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 is ongoing worldwide. However, there are first reports of the occurrence of side effects, which may cool the enthusiasm of...
Varicose veins on the legs - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Many women have problems with varicose veins on their legs, with scientific data indicating that it affects up to 75% of women. The problem also affects men, although to a lesser extent. Varicose...
Effects of legal highs on the human nervous system
Afterburners are an increasingly common name for compounds whose composition is still unknown. They are called 'real' drugs by some people and collectors' products by others. They can be of natural...
Infertility - diagnosis
Infertility is a health problem affecting more and more couples. Two types are distinguished: infertilitas and sterilitas. It is extremely important to have an appropriate diagnosis including both...
Modified milk type 3
Type 3 milk (also known as 'junior' according to other nomenclature) is a modified milk mixture intended for feeding children over 12 months of age.
Shopping addiction
Shopping addiction is the need or even the necessity to make purchases. This tendency was only described in the 20th century. Very often, the person suffering from it buys unnecessary, unplanned...
Severe pain during menstruation - causes and ways to relieve it
It comes as no surprise that women experience uncomfortable menstrual periods . However, some patients experience such intense pain during menstruation that they are unable to function normally. What...
Diet in cancer
There is evidence that proper nutrition of the patient is able to improve the overall condition of the body. Care should be taken to ensure an adequate diet not only during convalescence, but also...
Anaemia in a baby - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Anaemia (anaemia) is a condition in which the concentration of haemoglobin in red blood cells falls below the norm accepted for people in certain sex and age groups. This is usually accompanied by a...
Review of venereal diseases. Fungal, parasitic and viral venereal diseases - part 2
Sexually transmitted diseases are a very embarrassing topic for many people. Many people know nothing about STDs and do not realise that some of them can be contracted through kissing, sharing...
