Intestinal microflora in the newborn - what is it?
The int estinal microflora is none other than all the beneficial bacteria that live in our intestines. In newborns, it needs to develop well and breastfeeding promotes this. In adults and the...
Take care of your immunity in autumn
The body's immunity should be taken care of all year round, however, during the autumn/winter season it should be taken care of especially. Cold days are conducive to infections. We suggest how to...
Dementia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, diagnostics
Dementia is usually a chronic, progressive syndrome characterised by a gradual deterioration of intellectual abilities such as memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, numeracy, learning...
Bodily changes during pregnancy
Every woman experiences many changes in her body during pregnancy. The changes affect virtually all systems and organs. Major changes take place in the endocrine glands, as well as in the emotional...
Learn about culturally specific mental disorders!
In this text, I provide a brief description of six syndromes of mental disorders specific to particular cultures and geographical areas.
What does lower back pain mean?
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems faced by adults. It can have many causes, from simple to serious. Understanding the causes and available treatments is key to effective...
The fontanel - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The anterior fontanel is located at the junction of the frontal bone and the parietal bones. It varies greatly in size at birth, usually initially enlarging in the first few months of life and then...
Pain in cancer
One of the many concerns among patients diagnosed with cancer is pain. It can accompany the patient at any stage of treatment, but not always. Thanks to medical advances, pain can be effectively...
Ablation - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Ablation is one of the most modern methods of treating various types of heart rhythm disorders. It offers patients a chance to return to normal activity and function and, importantly, the procedure...
Cluster headache, Horton's headache - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A cluster headache is defined as a primary headache, self-limited, chronic, which is usually characterised by a unilateral location. In most cases, the pain attack is located in the frontal or...
Types of toothbrushes, their advantages and disadvantages
There are many types of toothbrush - after all, there are traditional manual toothbrushes, but also oscillating-rotating, sonic or ultrasonic toothbrushes. They differ not only in price, but also in...
The autism spectrum and personality disorders: why is an accurate diagnosis so important?
Autism spectrum disorders and personality disorders are two distinct groups of mental disorders. The former are associated with abnormalities present from early childhood, whilst the latter are...
Ectopic pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An ectopic pregnancy, or ectopic pregnancy, is the development of a fetus that occurs outside the mother's uterine cavity. The abnormality occurs as a result of the fertilised ovum implanting outside...
What is a vegetarian diet and what are its benefits?
The vegetarian diet is a popular way of eating that is gaining increasing recognition around the world. It involves the elimination of meat and animal products from the menu, with the exception of...
Sleep disorders
There are various sleep disorders. Each is characterised by distinctive symptoms.
Pain during sexual intercourse
According to the 2002 Polish Sexuality Report, as many as 13% of women and 2% of men surveyed suffer from pain during sexual intercourse, i.e. dyspareunia. An additional 2% of women suffer from...
Urinary incontinence - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
This article outlines what every patient should know about urinary incontinence - symptoms, breakdown, basic treatment methods and also the tests that the doctor will suggest when diagnosing this...
What is bone marrow and how do I become a bone marrow donor?
Bone marrow is classed as a highly circulating tissue. It is found in two forms as red (the place where blood cells are produced and renewed) and yellow (does not produce blood morphotic elements)....
Sixth month of pregnancy in a nutshell
The birth is getting closer and closer. In just three months you will become a Mum. Wondering what your developing baby looks like?
How to deal with hormonal problems?
Hormonal problems can affect various aspects of health and wellbeing, from metabolism to mood to reproductive function. Hormones play a key role in regulating many processes in the body, so their...
