Excessive sweating - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Sweating is a natural physiological process that is essential for the body's normal thermoregulation. It can have different odours although it is originally odourless. Humans produce approximately 1...
Hallucinations, pseudo-hallucinations, hallucinoids - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
In spite of the similarities in the spelling of the terms mentioned in the title and the fact that they all belong to the so-called "productive symptoms", they differ (from each other) in certain...
Clitoral itching: what causes it?
Itching of the clitoris can occur when there is an increase in sensitivity to excitement or stimulation. However, persistent and arising outside of sexual activity can signal an infection.
Summer in the shadow of nettle
Summertime is a period of greater mobility, when we move from place to place, we get to know new areas, things, foods.... Holidays are also a time when we complain more often of skin complaints of...
The thyroid gland - an important endocrine gland in women
The functioning of the thyroid gland affects many important processes in women. It is an odd gland of the endocrine system. It produces hormones such as T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine) and...
Does sex addiction exist?
This text summarises the current knowledge about so-called sex addiction. It is a rather controversial issue and not generally included in disease classifications, yet clinicians encounter patients...
Vitamin K - what are the oral formulations?
According to the latest recommendations from the National Consultant in Paediatrics, all naturally fed infants aged 2 weeks to 3 months should receive additional oral vitamin K.
What are the benefits of playing golf?
Golf is a sport that combines both physical and mental aspects. It is popular all over the world and is played by people of all ages. Golf offers numerous health benefits, both physically and...
Urinary incontinence part I
Urinary incontinence is a symptom associated with many diseases and defects of the genitourinary system. It most commonly affects postmenopausal women. A distinction is made between urgency and...
Genetic mutation resulting in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease
Genetic diseases can affect one gene as well as multiple genes. Some of the diseases can be chromosomally linked, such as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. What are the symptoms of the disease? What are...
What are healthy ways of dealing with aggression?
Aggression is a natural emotional response that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by frustration, stress, tension or feelings of injustice. It is important to...
Inhalation - nebulisation
Inhalation is a therapeutic procedure involving the inhalation of water vapour or medicinal preparations. The total surface area of the respiratory system is relatively large, hence the absorption of...
Ondine's Curse - an entity that can kill in your sleep ...
In medicine, there are many different disease entities with mysterious-sounding names. Wegener's granulomatosis, fish odour disease or Burkitt's lymphoma are just a few examples. An entity with also...
Atherosclerosis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Atherosclerosis is a disease that affects an increasing number of people, not only the elderly, but also younger people (children, adolescents and young adults). It used to be thought that lifestyle...
Anti-inflammatory diet in endometriosis - does it help relieve discomfort?
Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent inflammatory disease whose symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, can be exacerbated by inflammation in the body. An appropriately composed...
Diet after heart surgery
Any surgical procedure, including cardiac surgery, is a very heavy burden on the body. It requires an in-depth diagnostic procedure and a well-balanced diet to ensure the patient's quick return to...
Condylomas - information for patients
This article discusses an increasingly common sexually transmitted disease - condylomata. It provides basic information on the route of infection, symptoms and treatment options for the disease.
Yeast stomatitis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Yeast infection of the mouth (thrush) is common in healthy newborns and young infants. It is caused by the fungus Candida albicans, and the infection can be acquired at birth or after birth from the...
Allergy to house dust mites - what should you know?
Allergy to house dust mites affects one in three Poles. Can we prevent it and what symptoms might indicate it?
Skin lesions
Skin lesions are all visible changes on the skin. They are characterised by primary and secondary lesions. These lesions are congenital or appear during life and are characterised by their benign or...
