Sudden cardiac death
Sudden card iac death is defined as death from a cardiac cause occurring immediately or up to one hour after the onset of symptoms in a person with previously known or unknown heart disease.
How to deal with skin problems?
Skin problems can affect your quality of life, your confidence and your overall wellbeing. There are many different types of skin problems, from acne to eczema and psoriasis. Each of these problems...
Obesity harms the heart - gastric balloon therapy
Obesity is a disease of civilisation, with which an increasing number of the population is struggling - in Poland, it affects 19% of the population. The condition is chronic and is characterised by...
High cholesterol in a child - the cause may be in the genes!
High cholesterol in a 2-year-old? Probably many of us will now think to ourselves: "Impossible!" And yet...More and more, younger and younger children have the problem of high cholesterol these days....
What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism, also known as hypothyroidism, is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. This can lead to a variety of health symptoms. In this article, we...
Yellow tufts of the eyelids - what are they and how do I remove them?
The eyelid tufts are lumpy or nodular skin lesions located on the skin of the eyelids. With their characteristic yellowish or slightly brown colour, they are often the object of complexes. How can...
Life after stroke
There are 4 types of stroke - 2 ischaemic (cerebral artery embolism or thrombosis) and 2 haemorrhagic (intracerebral haemorrhage, subarachnoid haemorrhage). Ischaemic stroke is the most commonly...
Do wisdom teeth have to be extracted?
Wisdom teeth, or eights, usually emerge during adolescence (between 16 and 25 years of age), although this is an individual issue (they can even appear around the age of 40). They serve to grind and...
Aortic valve defects
Aortic valve defects are stenosis or regurgitation. In both cases, there is a volume or pressure overload of the left ventricle. The most common symptoms include dizziness, fainting, palpitations.
9 facts about potency pills that every man should know
More and more men are experiencing difficulties with erections, and this topic should not be taboo. Many are turning to potency pills in a bid to improve their intimate life and regain their...
Diet in heart failure
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart muscle is not efficient enough to ensure proper oxidation and blood flow in the body. Diet is an integral link in reducing symptoms and progression in...
Chicken chest - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
This defect is one of the congenital deformities of the chest wall. It consists of an excessive forward protrusion of the sternum.
Bite by adder - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The adder (Vipera berus) is a venomous snake that inhabits almost all of Europe, including significant areas of Poland. It is not an aggressive or highly venomous species, but its bite can be...
Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a relatively common affliction of the population of European countries. The most characteristic symptom is an unpleasant sensation in the form of a compulsion to move the...
What is chronic stress?
Stress is defined as all reactions of the body caused by negative environmental stimuli, mainly external.
Breast pain - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain in one or both breasts associated or not with the menstrual cycle.
What are the benefits of practising water sports?
Water sports are not only a great form of physical activity, but also a way to relax, improve your health and get in closer contact with nature. Whether you choose swimming, surfing, kayaking or...
How long does a tan last?
A tan is often seen as a symbol of health and beauty. Many people are curious about how long such an effect lasts. In this article, we will try to answer this question based on scientific evidence...
Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A zoonotic disease caused by the microorganism toxoplasma gondi.
Infant nutrition: which formula milk to choose?
Breastfeeding has a huge number of benefits. It ensures the proper psychomotor development and growth of the baby. Experts agree that a baby should be exclusively breastfed until the age of 6 months....
