Symptoms of testosterone deficiency and excess in the body
Testosterone has a number of important functions in the human body. Its excess, as well as its deficiency, can cause many negative dysfunctions in the body.
Darier's disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Darier's disease, otherwise known as Darier's disease, Darier-White disease or keratosis follicularis is classified as a genetic condition (hereditary). It involves not only the skin but also the...
Mineral water and its health benefits
The average human being is made up of 60% water, which is essential for the body to function properly - the work of every organ (e.g. muscles, kidneys, lungs, heart), depends on the presence of...
Preparing for a colonoscopy - how does it go and what should I pay attention to?
Colonoscopy is an invaluable diagnostic method, however, in order for this examination to really contribute to the diagnostic process, it is necessary to meet a certain condition. Above all, it is...
Milk mixes containing MCT fats
MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides, or medium chain fatty acids. This type of fatty acid is contained in some medicated mixes: Bebilon Pepti MCT, Humana MCT, Pregestimil.
Acute infectious rhinosinusitis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Acute infectious rhinosinusitis is one of the most common conditions in humans, particularly in the paediatric population. Infection occurs via the droplet route. The incubation period of the...
Neuroborreliosis - a tick-borne disease
Lyme disease can present with central and peripheral nervous system involvement. The clinical picture, together with diagnosis and treatment, is outlined below.
The greasy way out of the cold
Everyone's skin is covered by a lipid mantle - a layer of fat produced by the sebaceous glands. Its function is to protect against sun, frost, wind, bacteria, viruses and fungi, as well as against...
Nervous breakdown: what is it and how to deal with it?
A nervousbreakdown is a temporary condition in which a person loses the ability to function properly in many different areas of life, including work or family. The symptoms of a nervous breakdown...
Arthrogryposis in a child
MAC, or arthrogryposis, is the medical term for a syndrome of symptoms caused by joint contractures. These contractures are diagnosed in the child at birth and do not show a progressive tendency....
Geographic tongue - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Geographical tongue is a lesion visible on the tongue, consisting of irregular light (covered with white deposits) and red areas. This causes the surface of the tongue to resemble the appearance of...
What is a healthy diet for people with psoriasis problems?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by excessive growth of skin cells, leading to the appearance of red, scaly patches covered with white scales. It affects millions of people...
Depressive disorders in patients after CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting) surgery
Coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) is a cardiac surgery procedure for the treatment of advanced ischaemic heart disease. It involves the creation of 'bypasses' that bypass a coronary vessel...
Erythroderma
Erythroderma is a skin disease characterised, in the most general terms, by inflammation of the skin, which has a very varied origin.
Chemotherapy for breast cancer
Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment that complements the surgical treatment of breast cancer. It can be given before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment), on the first day after surgery (perioperative...
Ménière's disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Ménière's disease, also known as endolymphatic hydrops, is a condition characterised by recurrent episodes of tinnitus, with hearing impairment of varying severity and systemic dizziness accompanied...
Nail biting in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Nailbiting is a method of relieving tension that occurs mainly in older children. It usually persists until about 15-16 years of age; however, it can also occur in adulthood (especially in stressful...
Scarlet fever again among Polish children!
We associate scarlet fever with a disease of ancient times. However, recently there has been an increase in the incidence among children. What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and how to treat it...
Fear of the breathing tube: where does it come from?
Are you afraid of intubation? Are you once again putting off the decision to go for surgery? Is intubation during surgery necessary? What is a tube inserted into the mouth used for and how do you...
What do we know about publicly available water?
Allowing children and adolescents to use tap water directly for drinking while in school and educational facilities is now widely promoted in the USA and many European countries.
